Eggs hatching under broody hen.

[LizStreithorst]

This is my first time and I have young chickens. Mama hen started laying at 4 months. She was the first. She got broody at 6 months. I'd been collecting her eggs to keep or give away until I saw that she would not get off the next and realized that she was in the family way.

One baby hatched out today, at 19 days. Another is pecking itself out as I type. There are 5 more eggs under her which are doing nothing. My rooster was doing his job, but he was young and since it's very hard for me to tell one of these Light Brahmas from another I don't know if he only was doing his job on his favorite ladies.

How long before I know that the remaining eggs will hatch? This is my first time so I don't know.

 

[AlleysChicks]

Give it a couple days. My broody had chicks hatch early but over a 2 day span.

 

[MNPhoenix]

Give them a couple days. You can also candle the eggs and if they are clear inside than they are duds.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

We just had a broody hatch out some last week. Leave her alone until either

1. She gives up on the remainder eggs or
2. The eggs start to stink.

 

[chickens really]

Place feed and water close to Momma and the Chicks..She will then continue to hatch or she will leave unhatched eggs in order to feed the first hatchlings..usually she stays on the nest 24 to 36 hours after the first one...

 

[aart]

Give it time.....leave her and the other eggs alone.
Chicks don't need to eat/drink until 2-3 days after hatching

 

[chickens really]

Give it time.....leave her and the other eggs alone.
Chicks don't need to eat/drink until 2-3 days after hatching

Strange...Mine all eat within 12 hours when I provide feed and water..My Hens continue to hatch as Chicks eat and Drink....

 

[MNPhoenix]

Update at all? Maybe with pics? Anymore hatch?

 

[aart]

Strange...Mine all eat within 12 hours when I provide feed and water..My Hens continue to hatch as Chicks eat and Drink....

Well, they can, but they don't need to while absorbing yolk.
Putting some crumble and water near nest for early hatchers isn't a bad idea,
but best not to mess with broody or eggs while eggs are still hatching.

 

[chickens really]

Well, they can, but they don't need to while absorbing yolk.
Putting some crumble and water near nest for early hatchers isn't a bad idea,
but best not to mess with broody or eggs while eggs are still hatching.

Heck no....Never interfere as they are hatching....That's a critical time to back off....I sure stay away...I go in and walk by like they are not their as I glance in...Momma Hen needs no stress....