Chicks Didn't WorkOut

[RS16017]

Well, back to square one. Three eggs hatched and all chicks died or were killed by the flock before we could get to them. Hen still has 3 eggs under her but I don't think they'll hatch. She's still broody and won't get off the nest. We feed and water her in the nest to keep her alive. What's next? Do I remove the eggs she's sitting on? Will she ever go back to the flock? She was a good layer till she went broody.

 

[HealthyMNmama]

Sad! Sorry your chicks died.

 

[bradymars]

If the eggs are older then 21 days they are either infertile or the chicks have died .Take the eggs away ,your hen will be fine and join the others.

 

[RS16017]

Well, I did as suggested. I removed the bad eggs and as it worked out the hen was perched on top of the nest box the next day wanting out with the flock. She's still clucking but hasn't tried to sit since. I just wonder if she'll start laying again. She was one of my better layers before she went broody on me.