Broody Hen Left Nest

[jnbelknap]

I am on day 10 of incubation with my broody hen for 9 eggs. She got out of the brooding pen and couldn't get back in for nearly an hour. Are the eggs still viable?

It is about 60 degrees here, and they are in a well covered area with thick straw. They still felt lukewarm to the touch--not cold but not warm either. She just ran back in there to sit.

What do I do?
Thank you!

 

[Free Feather]

I would say they are still fine.

 

[bobbi-j]

She was only off for an hour? They should be just fine.

 

[jnbelknap]

Yes. Only an hour, hour and fifteen max. Thank you for the positive response! I hope you are right!

 

[Mrs. K]

I had a hundred percent hatch and on day ten she was off when I got home from work, who knows how long, but the eggs were cool to the touch!