eggs not hatching

[2manyRoos]

my hen has been setting on eggs for approximatly 23 days. I know most of them are bad because I can hear them slosh when you shake them lightly. My ? is, can I put a new batch of eggs under her, I know my eggs are fertile because my roo is quite the busy fella. So does anyone know if a hen will set long enough to hatch a second set of eggs. I believe the problem began with the musical nesting with the other hens since I didn't isolate her. anyhow should I try a second round of eggs or will it be a waste of time. HHEELLLLLPPPP

 

[debilorrah]

You can try it and see - just keep her seperated from the others. I have not heard of someone doing that but I can't see why not try it.

 

[2manyRoos]

I do have another place to put her and know I should have to begin with. I guess procrastination gets me nowhere. I will wait one more day and then I think I'll try it . thank you

 

[debilorrah]

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I made the same mistake with my first broody too. You are not alone. Live and learn!!

 

[2manyRoos]

well it's 2 days later I put the hen on 10 new eggs and then last night put her in a seperate area all by herself so far so good