Broody Hens

[Cln08]

So I have some Broody Hens I noticed they wouldn't get out of the nesting boxes so I out some eggs under them I have two roosters to 13 hens... will or could they hatch out them eggs??? I need advice on how I can possibly get babies the hens aren't even a year they are a blue cochin and a black cochin and are 7 months. they have been laying for about a week now. any advice would be greatly appreciated and what I should do for them if anything.

 

[junebuggena]

It's very common for new layers to spend a lot of time in the nest boxes. It doesn't mean they are broody. Wait till a hen is sitting day and night for at least 3 days before setting eggs.

 

[Cln08]

It's very common for new layers to spend a lot of time in the nest boxes. It doesn't mean they are broody. Wait till a hen is sitting day and night for at least 3 days before setting eggs.

They have been laying day and night for seven days now, is that a good indication? they really get fluffy and make a "roll your tongue" kinda noise when you put your hands by them