oHHHHH NOOOOOO! help please!

[6mutts]

My broody has been sitting on 3 eggs for 2 weeks now. This morning when I went outside to give them fresh water, I must have forgotten to shut the door---the mom has been in her own area that the other hens cant get in---well sh eflew out because the door was open and i guess she couldn't get back up into the area. She was off the eggs for 9 HOURS almost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luckily it was the warmest weather we've had all week, but still around 40*. Is there anyway those eggs are okay?

 

[brooster]

all you can do is pray, but 9 hours is a long time, they could have gotten chilled very quickly. All i can say is good luck!

 

[BeckyLa]

They should be fine if she continues setting. Since they've cooled off the growth has slowed so they may hatch a day or two late, give them extra time.

I've had similar situations when the power goes out and my bator is running. As soon as the bator heats up again the growth continues and the eggs hatch without problem just a bit late.

 

[6mutts]

ok, im a little less worried now! I'll just have to wait and see! I candled them just yesterday and i really cant see a darned thing!

 

[ranchhand]

Good luck, hope it works out!