I tried to do that with my first. I was pretty sure she'd be fine in there forever.
She had other ideas.
When people asked if I was ready (to deliver) I'd say "ready or not!" and start crying.
aww, first babies are traumatic. I wish you had these Camping. I dont want to keep them. Do you know the temps in the broodies ? I wonder if its too hot for the eggs ?
Our heat index was 105. We have a heat advisory for tomorrow, heat index of 105-110. I'll candle tonight and see. If anyone pestered the eggs Ruby would run over and jump back on the nest. I didn't bother the other two until I noticed one had kicked two more eggs out. If they end up killing all their eggs maybe I'll buy some chicks for them.