Broody hen left nest on day 22

[Flynn’s farm]

I had a broody sitting on 8 eggs. Wednesday, I saw a crack in one of the shells and the egg was moving all over. When I got home from work, expecting a chick, I saw nothing!!!! No chick, no shell, nothing! I’m not sure, but I believe it’s one of my buff’s. Anyway, yesterday, I came home and mama was off her nest and there were only 6 eggs left, a bit of goo, and some small pieces of shell. So I scooped the remaining 6 up and put under a heat lamp until I could get and incubator, which was this afternoon. Is all hope lost? I see no signs of hatching

 

[hillbilly91]

I had a broody sitting on 8 eggs. Wednesday, I saw a crack in one of the shells and the egg was moving all over. When I got home from work, expecting a chick, I saw nothing!!!! No chick, no shell, nothing! I’m not sure, but I believe it’s one of my buff’s. Anyway, yesterday, I came home and mama was off her nest and there were only 6 eggs left, a bit of goo, and some small pieces of shell. So I scooped the remaining 6 up and put under a heat lamp until I could get and incubator, which was this afternoon. Is all hope lost? I see no signs of hatching

Candle the eggs and look for veins

 

[Flynn’s farm]

I honestly can’t tell. They are all black with small air pocket. Guess I’ll wait and see

 

[drumstick diva]

wonder if broody ate them

 

[Flynn’s farm]

wonder if broody ate them

I’m thinking my stupid buff did

 

[ChickNanny13]

 

[WVduckchick]

When you candled them, they all look dark? Was the air cell regular shaped, or drawn down any?
Also smell the eggs. If they are bad, your nose will tell you.

 

[Flynn’s farm]

When you candled them, they all look dark? Was the air cell regular shaped, or drawn down any?
Also smell the eggs. If they are bad, your nose will tell you.

No odor, and cell looked normal. I’m keeping my fingers crossed

 

[WVduckchick]

No odor, and cell looked normal. I’m keeping my fingers crossed

By now I would expect the air cells to at least be drawing down. But might as well give them a couple more days.

 

[Flynn’s farm]

One is moving!!!!! I’m so excited! I hope it turns out well