Need a stat response. Please...

SoORchick73

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8 Years
May 9, 2011
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Few things, warning...newbie at this hatching thing
1. Hen is sitting on 6 eggs, 11 days today. I candled for the first time (because of my crazy busy schedule). Couldn't see anything, and one stunk like sulphur. I tossed it. Is that what you'd have done? I had an egg break/disappear all but shell on day 4. I removed some bedding and made due.
2. It's supposed to be 106 (!!) this NEXT weekend on day 19, 20, 21....what on earth do I do? I work 48 hour stretches and will be lucky to replace water once a day (I have 20 gallons set for 29 birds, and a mister ready to go. But that's outside. What about the hen sitting on eggs?
3. I have GOT to break these other 4 Broodies. It's TOO hot! I have 4 sitting on nothing because I keep taking stuff
 
Yes i would have tossed the egg. It sounds like you are doing everything you can. As for the temp, unless you are able to move her inside im not sure there is much else you can do. I know the hens can reposition themselves to adjust the temp of their eggs.
 

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