Broody hen day 23?

[Chinnant]

My broody hen is going on day 23 now and no eggs have hatched. This is her first time (and mine) dealing with this. Do y’all have any advice what to do next. She hasn’t got off the eggs today, but did yesterday and a few had a very faint cracks in them. Do they typically go past 21 days or? Is there something I can do for her. Please send advice

 

[nuthatched]

When did you last candle? Are you sure they're fertile?

 

[Chinnant]

When did you last candle? Are you sure they're fertile?

Honestly I have no candled them; I’m assuming they are fertile we have a rooster who was with the hens. I separated them a few days ago though.

 

[nuthatched]

Honestly I have no candled them; I’m assuming they are fertile we have a rooster who was with the hens. I separated them a few days ago though.

I'd candle them to make sure they're alive and their progress. It's best to candle eggs a few times since it's a bit hard on a hen to brood and you don't want her to waste energy.