Urgent: please help . . . . . skunk killed broody BO :(

[NU CHICKS]

My broody BO was sitting on eggs. I think she was on day 4 or 5. Last night we had a skunk get into the coop and ate all but 2 of our hens and most of the eggs. There are six eggs left and 2 scared S*%$less hens. One of the hens that is missing was my 3 year old son's broody BO Is there any chance that i can still incubate the eggs? Please advise.

 

[steve2495]

ya throw em in ur bator quick they should make it

 

[ChooksChick]

Run and go grab an incubator!

I'd do it despite the risks just because this was your son's bird.

Good luck, and I'm so sorry!

 

[NU CHICKS]

The only problem is that I don't have an incubator. Was hoping to find one on freecycle ASAP.

 

[NU CHICKS]

Anyone in Wyoming that has an incubator that I can borrow?

 

[mrsengeseth]

I am in CO. Colorado Springs, you don't make it down my way at any time do ya? I can loan yuo mine if you do...

 

[Goose and Fig]

I'd whip one together really quick if I were you. If you end up with chicks- at least you'd have the offspring of your son's hen. So sorry about your loss. We have racoons & coyotes- I swear I'm going to sit outside the coop one night with a shotgun...

 

[mrsengeseth]

there are also a bunch of directions for homemade incubators, MissPrissy and a few other people have made them, and have detailed clear instructions. That would be your fastest and best bet...

 

[NU CHICKS]

How long can I wait till I stick them in a bator? I don't get off work for several hours.

 

[NU CHICKS]

Anyone know how long these eggs can go un-incubated? Is there anything that I can do untill I find one?

Thanks