Has anyone ever moved eggs from an incubator to a broody?

[SunshineSilkies]

I have some eggs that I put in the incubator on Friday. I had 2 hens that I thought were going broody. They have indeed gone broody so I was wondering if anyone had ever moved eggs from an incubator to a broody hen. They have only been in the bator since Friday. Would it be safe to go ahead and move them to the broody?

 

[gocrow77]

You certainly can. I took some eggs that had been in my incubator for about 2 weeks and stuck them under my broody silkie - she took them just fine and hatched out all five of them. I doubt I could have done as well in the bator. I have never had a 100% hatch yet; I am still fine tuning my lockdown protocols and what works best for me during the last three days. I don't think you will have an issue. Best Wishes!