Can i risk it?

[Johnn]

Ok, so I have a broody hen and I have 6 of my own eggs at home. Can I take the eggs on a 10 minute drive to put under her? They have been sitting point down for adleast 22 hours since they were collected from the nests.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Absolutely. I’m not sure what your concern is? Those should be fine.

Just be careful to not shake the eggs while driving especially if the road is bumpy. You should be fine.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Sure, why not?
How long has she been broody? If it has been 2-5 days is about perfect.
Don't jostle them and mark them so you'll be able to remove any volunteers deposited later.

 

[Johnn]

Absolutely. I’m not sure what your concern is? Those should be fine.

Just be careful to not shake the eggs while driving especially if the road is bumpy. You should be fine.

Sure, why not?
How long has she been broody? If it has been 2-5 days is about perfect.
Don't jostle them and mark them so you'll be able to remove any volunteers deposited later.

Thanks, I was just thinking of it as in they were posted eggs but they aren't, so I just didn't want the air sacks to detach. She has been showing signs of being broody for 2 days then was completely broody yesterday pecking me, puffing up and screaming and I trust her to be broody because she is experienced and I know what she was like last time.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That's perfect.

 

[Johnn]

That's perfect.

 

[Johnn]

Happily sitting now