Questionable broody??????????

[gabby3535]

I ordered some hatching eggs for a hen I thought was going broody..........
well the eggs arrived today, and now I am not convinced of her broodiness after-all!!
Do I hold the eggs off for a couple days, before putting them under her, to be 'sure' of her broodiness?
Or do I put the eggs in her favorite nest box, and hope that helps nudge her along in her broodiness?
Help please...................

 

[gabby3535]

BUMP!
Someone please tell me what to do with the hatching eggs that just arrived............
Can they sit around for a couple days, and still be good to put under her......?
Or should I put them under her NOW, and hope she gets the idea?
Aren't eggs ok for days in a nest while a hen in laying her total clutch?
I need advice please........................Thanks

 

[hinkjc]

I would put them in her favorite spot to sit and hope it nudges her along. Female birds will collect eggs for up to 14 days in the wild. Good luck!

 

[VioletandBodie]

i would do it now before she loses all intrest