Eggs Still Not Hatched

[eveleychook]

I have a broody hen, who has managed to hatch 2 chicks. But the other 2 eggs still have not Hatched. What do I do, if they don't hatch in the next 2 days. It is now day 23 or 24.

 

[WallyG74]

Personally at that far along, I would remove the eggs.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

When did the others hatch?

 

[nuthatched]

Did you candle the eggs?

 

[eveleychook]

Did you candle the eggs?

When did the others hatch?

Those that Hatched, have hatched in a nesting box. The hen rolled the other eggs out of the nest, so I didn't candle, as they probably were dead already. Thanks for your comments.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Assuming the eggs all started being brooded at the exact same time, the 2 that haven't hatched are probably dead/duds.

If eggs were placed under her staggered, they could be viable, but the hen will only sit for so long before turning her attention to the live chicks.