Help! Egg is crumbling away and chick isn't ready!

[farlo4]

Will my broody hen still accept it after it's born? She's still sitting on two other eggs

 

[RubyNala97]

Will my broody hen still accept it after it's born? She's still sitting on two other eggs

I'm just learning all about broodys! I'm on my third broody in 3 months (Silkie's, of course) and I think she will. Just slip it under her from behind and keep an eye on her. I think it will be fine.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Will my broody hen still accept it after it's born? She's still sitting on two other eggs

I'm just learning all about broodys! I'm on my third broody in 3 months (Silkie's, of course) and I think she will. Just slip it under her from behind and keep an eye on her. I think it will be fine.

Ya, there's a good chance she will. A lot of time it just depends on the hen herself.

 

[farlo4]

She's been really good so far. I was really hoping I cold just let nature take its course.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Adding the chick back to her at night is also a good idea. Your hen and the chick will be much more settled and quiet when it's dark. Only in the last week a couple of new members wanted to do this. They added the chicks at night and had good results with the hen accepting the chicks.

Good luck.

 

[chickiechick12]

I'm interested to see what happens to this baby!! I've been following along.

 

[FridayYet]

Looks like you have gotten great advice and are doing all you can. Just wanted to say good luck and I hope the chick makes it!

 

[farlo4]

Thanks I'll keep you all updated! Right now he/she is quietly sleeping in the homemade brooded box.

 

[farlo4]

Update - still hanging out in there. The other eggs haven't hatched either yet. Today is either day 20 Or 21, so we could have a while yet to wait.

 

[farlo4]

Help again! Now the hole is bigger like it's trying to come out, but it's bloody! Is this normal? I haven't touched it. It is peeping and moving around