HELP- Do Broody Hens ever change their minds? !!

[lovethepeep]

My hen sat on her eggs for 10 days, and all of a sudden she is up and around the yard... is that just her one break of the day? or has she decided not to sit anymore? I'm nervous! I was so wanting her to raise those babies!

 

[AKsmama]

Yes, sometimes they do change their minds. I'd wait and see if this is her break. She knows how long she can be off the nest.

 

[Pinky]

Did she make it back to her nest?

 

[lovethepeep]

She was off the nest for well over an hour! And was acting all delirious around the yard. yes, she did settle back in on her eggs. I was glad to be able to count all ELEVEN eggs under her... and almost took a few out from underneath her... but feel so bad doing that!!

 

[FireTigeris]

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That would be fine - depending on the temp outside my broodies get off the eggs for several hours (I'm in FL).

 

[J.S. Webb]

The eggs are probably fine.