Ok for hen to be broody 30+ days?

Chicharron

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Jun 14, 2023
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Hi all. My hen went broody on 4/3, so I decided to order some eggs for her. However, they might not arrive until 4/15. If I give them to her at that point, she would need to be broody for 21 more days, so about 34 days total.

My question is: Is this safe for her, and will she sit that long? Or will she abandon the nest if nothing hatches by day 21? Right now I have her sitting on fake eggs. Thanks!
 
My girl has been broody for 29 days now and she's doing well. She comes out every couple of days to get her food and water and to poop. She's got babies hatching now but I am sure a few more days wouldn't have hurt. Just make sure when she is getting off to eat that she's got an excellent source of food and water.
 

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