Day 22 and my broody is just sitting there... how do I know what's going on?

LittleMoss

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Jan 27, 2017
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Hi,
This is the first time we've hatched under a broody. She is a great sitter - we only bought some fertile eggs because she was clearly determined to hatch something!
Yesterday was day 21 and I peeped in a few times when she was off the nest. It looked as if two out of six eggs might have pipped, but it was hard to see (the coop's quite deep).
Since then (about yesterday lunchtime and it's the next morning now), she's just been sitting on the nest. Do I just wait and see if any chicks peep out or chirp? Could it be that one or two have hatched?
Glad of any thoughts!
 
The last 2-3 days (lockdown) is very crucial on humidity and temp, the broody normally will not get up since they will regulate those factors and making sure that the eggs/chicks are properly protected. She will get up when she sense that all chicks are fluffed dry, ready to drink and eat and no more eggs hatching. Just make sure that there’s water and feed nearby when they are ready, making it safe by placing shallow waterer and make it easy for them to get in and out of the nest without falling off.
 

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