broody silkie, 2 eggs, day 25

[stcroixusvi]

We put 6 eggs under our broody silkie - gradually she pushed 4 out, and kept 2. We carefully moved her inside the garage on day 18 because we had a cold spell - she is still sitting. I tried candling but am not good at seeing anything but the air sack, and don't want to disturb the eggs any more than I have to. At what point should I give up?

 

[thebanthams]

if she been sitting on the eggs 25 days its more likely dud eggs. candle them first, if you see something very dark try to let her sit 2 more days. if no luck throw them away. silkies are good brooders, she will keep going as long she wants !

 

[stcroixusvi]

if she been sitting on the eggs 25 days its more likely dud eggs. candle them first, if you see something very dark try to let her sit 2 more days. if no luck throw them away. silkies are good brooders, she will keep going as long she wants !

Thanks! I did see something dark the other day, but no movement. She is so dedicated. I will give her another couple of days.