- Apr 16, 2012
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I have a hen that has been sitting for 3 days now. She had barely left the nesting box and this morning, she came out and has not gone back in for 1/2 hour now. When I checked them, the eggs were warm still. I candled them quickly and they have bloodlines. I know she has to come out and eat and poop (and she did that already) How long can she be away from them before it bothers the eggs? My concern is, should I take them and put them in the incubator. I don't want to lose them if she leaves them.
Again, if this is normal, I will wait. This is clearly my 1st time with a sitting hen, any advice is appreciated.
Thank you :O)
Again, if this is normal, I will wait. This is clearly my 1st time with a sitting hen, any advice is appreciated.
Thank you :O)