Setting eggs from broody hen

[MaryZoe]

How long will an egg that a broody sat on for a day or two remain viable for hatching? I collected eggs from my broody, left them out for a day or two, then set them in an inc’y. (She’ll get them back when they hatch). But are the eggs that were out for 2 days still viable? Thanks for your experienced input!

 

[MaryZoe]

Pic of some of my lovelies for fun.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I have no clue, but your birds are beautiful!

 

[MaryZoe]

View attachment 3018047Pic of some of my lovelies for fun.

Thanks!

 

[frostypenn]

They are "supposed" to die when exposed, but I have seen eggs take 35 days to hatch because the hen did not set well, so they must have been able to wait until she could get back to grow some more. Me - I hate to kill living things off just because the chances or percentages are small. I'd let them hatch if they can.