- Dec 2, 2010
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My Banty is due to hatch today or tomorrow. Today is day 20. As of tonight there is still no pipping. Last week when I took her off the nest so she could eat and dustbathe, I noticed that one of her eggs had broken and the other eggs were stuck to each other and to the hay underneath. I tried to rub and scrape off as much of the yolk as I could with the hay and with my fingernail then I changed the hay in her nest. I was afraid to wash the eggs off since I read somewhere that was not good to do.
Another question, how long should I give her past day 21 if they don't hatch tomorrow?
Third Question, if these eggs don't hatch and I put new eggs under her, she would probably set for three more weeks. She's a great broody and mamma. Is that a good idea? She does take pretty good care of herself while broody. She eats and drinks well and takes dust baths every day.
Thanks for any help you could give.
Another question, how long should I give her past day 21 if they don't hatch tomorrow?
Third Question, if these eggs don't hatch and I put new eggs under her, she would probably set for three more weeks. She's a great broody and mamma. Is that a good idea? She does take pretty good care of herself while broody. She eats and drinks well and takes dust baths every day.
Thanks for any help you could give.