HELP is my broody breaking on day 20

Apr 17, 2022
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Today is day 20 for my chicks, two days ago I moved her to a new location and everything seemed fine but today I come in and she isn’t sitting on the eggs and is sitting up high and not sitting on the eggs.
Is this okay, the eggs were warm but I don’t know how long she left them for
 
Unfortunately no, I put her back into the nesting box and it seems like she has layed back down so hopefully it will stay that way.

Do you know the any of the signs that means she doesn’t want to be broody anymore?

On warmer days broodies can leave the nest for more time, but as long as the eggs are warm and you see her return, I wouldn't worry. Let's hope she keeps it up for a couple more days
 
Sorry you are having trouble and I hope things end up working out.
Next time...do NOT try to move a broody.
I have heard that you shouldn’t move a broody, she is laying on the eggs now
I moved her a couple days ago and she didn’t seem toMind it at all,
but I’m hoping she will stay and like the chicks but I guess only time will tell😊
 
UPDATE: false alarm, she is back on the eggs, not moving away from them,clucking to them and angrier than ever so everything is back to normal
Sorry for the scare and thank you all for the help🫶🏼
 
A PIPPING UPDATE
Last night 4 perfect chicks hatched, mama hen is doing amazing
Chick number 1 it is 50% bcm and 50% English araucana
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Chick number 2
50% bcm and 50% English araucana
Chick number 3
75% English araucana and 15% bcm
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Chick number 4
75% English araucana and 15% bcm
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