How long can momma be off her nest before the eggs die?

[DonnaBelle]

My first broody hen was this September. She got off the eggs once for long enough that they felt cold to the touch. I just KNEW they wouldn't hatch.

They all hatched out. I think the hens know what they are doing.

Donna

 

[Overeasyplz]

Wow..these stories!! Makes you think, "I thought I had it rough!"

 

[duckluck]

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I think we had a couple of cleavage hatches on here... one actually went to a different forum to talk about it cuz this is after all a family friendly site.

I can tell you for certain that, when I was a wildlife rehabilitator, I carried a baby bird home that way riding my bike home in winter, and the bird survived just fine. This was about a 2 mile trip.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

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I think we had a couple of cleavage hatches on here... one actually went to a different forum to talk about it cuz this is after all a family friendly site.

I can tell you for certain that, when I was a wildlife rehabilitator, I carried a baby bird home that way riding my bike home in winter, and the bird survived just fine. This was about a 2 mile trip.

Oh, hey, another rehabber! *High-five* I've done the stick-the-baby-bird-in-the-bra trick a few times now. Quite handy, as it keeps them warm, insulated, dark, and quiet!

I recall walking into a store one time with a little bird in my bra and feeling very silly although certainly no one could tell.