How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] eggs didnt hatch

Sorry this happened. I have had the same experience. You could try some more eggs if you could get them right away. I good broody hen will usually set until some chicks hatch. You could try some day old chicks if you could get a hold of some. I have never tried this, but I head that it works best if you slip the chicks under then hen while she is asleep at night. Be prepared with a brooder,etc if she decides not to accept the chicks.

Kathy

In a message dated 4/27/2011 8:58:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, roundofappaws@sbcglobal.net writes:

I got some eggs to put under my broody and its day 22. i took a look and 3 broke. decided to clean up and one egg sloshy so broke open and found nasty green gunk. rest of the eggs have liquid, so i dont have hope. i found some black copper maran chicks so wondering if i can get away with taking the eggs and putting chicks under the hen. she has been on that nest for 4 wks but she was mad when i took the box 4 cleaning. thx, renee

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