Broody hen left eggs day 18!!

[tsnuttall]

we moved her to a secluded coop and that must of pissed her off. I moved eggs to incubator I already had set up, in case. I fear they were too cold to survive, but I guess we will see in the next few days. She's the only hen that goes broody, so I am just going to leave her in the smaller pen so when she goes again I can just put eggs under her. What are the chances of the eggs still being viable? I'm doubtful, but hopeful at the same time. .

 

[MROO]

we moved her to a secluded coop and that must of pissed her off. I moved eggs to incubator I already had set up, in case. I fear they were too cold to survive, but I guess we will see in the next few days. She's the only hen that goes broody, so I am just going to leave her in the smaller pen so when she goes again I can just put eggs under her. What are the chances of the eggs still being viable? I'm doubtful, but hopeful at the same time. .

How long were they abandoned? Hens often leave the nest for short periods, long enough to eat, poop and sometimes dust bathe a bit, so you (and they) may be okay.
Fingers crossed!

 

[tsnuttall]

She had a small area in a coop, I blocked off the door, and had her food and water with her. This morning the eggs were cold, so I think she basically told me "I'm not sitting on them anymore".

 

[aart]

What are the chances of the eggs still being viable?

Time will tell.

Nest time move confirmed broody to where you want them,then give the fresh fertile eggs.