Day 21 under broody and nothing happening

[lisaequine1]

I have a buff orpington with two eggs under her at day 21 and nothing is happening yet. How long should I wait? She is still turning them every so often, is that normal? I was under the impression that after day 17 they don't leave or turn them anymore. I did candle them at day 7 and they looked good, but haven't checked them since.

 

[Achickenwrangler#1]

Sounds okay...that last day takes soooo long. I also was waiting and waiting, turns out she did have some chicks but kept them quiet when I was there. When I waited out of sight I heard the peeps start again.! Some times it can take three days for all to hatch, she will leave the nest when all are done.

 

[lisaequine1]

Day 22 now come and gone......still nothing. I've seen the eggs under her, so I'm sure they haven't hatched. She still turns them a few times an hour. I'm losing hope

 

[Achickenwrangler#1]

Hmmmm, I'd let her go for a few more days, it can be hard to wait