Chicks hatching under broodies

WestNashChick

In the Brooder
5 Years
Aug 16, 2014
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I had 7 eggs under two broody hens in the coop. Yesterday, two chicks hatched and look to be fine. The hens are still sitting on the other eggs. I haven't seen any piping or cracking, but it's also hard for me to get a good look. Should I and/or when should I remove the other eggs? Is there still a chance they'll hatch? Thanks!
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I had 7 eggs under two broody hens in the coop. Yesterday, two chicks hatched and look to be fine. The hens are still sitting on the other eggs. I haven't seen any piping or cracking, but it's also hard for me to get a good look. Should I and/or when should I remove the other eggs? Is there still a chance they'll hatch? Thanks!


Leave them alone until mama decides it's time to move from hatching to parenting and takes the hatched chicks up and off the nest.
 

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