Broody hen

[Days poultry]

Hi My silkie was off her was off her eggs for about a half hour when i felt her eggs they were a bit cold will they still hatch shes sitting on them now

 

[wamtazlady]

Hens need to eat, drink, and poop while they are sitting on eggs. The eggs will cool down to the touch a little while she is off the nest but that is normal. She'll probably get off the nest once every day.

 

[Pork Pie]

This is possibly not the best forum for your question (I checked and you have posted here in the past), but you have good advice. And don't worry about not posting in the most ideal forum - members will happily direct to you to the most appropriate one, or advise.

All the best
CT

 

[redsoxs]

Agree with CTKen...you might try the incubating thread. Good luck to you.

 

[drumstick diva]

Is this her first time being broody? Often beginners don't know what they should be doing. Generally broodies won't leave the nest to eat/drink/poo unless you put them outside 2 or 3 times a day. If she keeps leaving the eggs unattended you may want to put them in an incubator instead.

 

[Days poultry]

I have been breeding for a few years now all i want to know was if the eggs were a bit cold will they hatch but thanks for your replies

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

A half hour is not very much time - they should be fine.

 

[Days poultry]

Thanks

 

[drumstick diva]

Unless you are having very cold weather they should be fine. Silkies are generally among the top broodies, though some young ones will improve with experience.