Sitting hen died, what to do with eggs?

[robertschickens]

My best little gray somatra hen went broody and I found her sitting on 10 eggs in the tall overgrown garden. The other day was really hot so I went to put some water by her but she was gone. I believe the cyotes got her early in the morning. I'm so sad, she was a great little mamma.

I am wondering if the eggs will hatch if I incubate them. She has been gone for about five days but it has been in the 80's and 90's. If I incubate them now will they hatch or has it been too long?

 

[settingdusk]

Without knowing the age of the eggs its iffy. I would candle them to make sure everything looks normal. They probably have not been turned enough which could lead to some problems. I say go for it though if they candle well, you might get a chick or two.