- Apr 20, 2012
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Hi, I have a Pekin Bantie that went broody. I brought her indoors in her own box with straw and she settled straight away. I let her out once a day for a stretch and a poop and she left the eggs for around 2 minutes before coming back indoors on her own. Day 20 was scary as she kicked out an egg and i was sure the chick had died inside as the egg was cold and there was no movement or noise. However, after 2 hours under Elsie, the chick half emerged and was weak. We helped her out and now Mildred is 2 days old and doing just fine. All may be not lost, just try to watch the hen and keep the egg under her at all times if you can.