how long is too long?

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stumble_n_mumble

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my broody hen is currently sitting on two duck eggs will add 3 silkie eggs under her after a week has gone by... i watch her get up once a day for about 4 minutes... how long is too long... ???
 
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Ususally 15 minutes-they need to get up and stretch eat and poo and drink ( not in that order of course LOL) but 15 minutes is normal:)
 

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