Hen stopped sitting.

[jofos]

Eggs should hatch Friday and she gave up yesterday. I have them under a light right now to keep them warm but not sure if it's gonna help.
This is the third time I have had a hen leave a nest this year. I have hatched 103 chicks this year so I guess I shouldn't complain but it's still a pain when one goes this long and then quits.

 

[mulia24]

ew, what an irresponsibly hen you've got.

i suggest you to build an incubator. the easiest way is using cardboard box or styrofoam and add bulb on it to heat inside. buy a thermohygrometer and since your eggs is in the latest time you should keep it temp on 37,2-38,2 deg in celcius and humidity on 60-70%. add a water pan if humidity is low. humidity on 60-70% is only IF your eggs is reached 18-21 day when her mother left them, if not just keep it on 45-50%.


i learn it all in BYC and other resource.