Used Omlet outdoor rabbit run Width 2.2m Height 2.05m Length 3.1m vgc.

[chuckmum6]

My broody Pekins eggs are now 20 days incubation (they are Silkies eggs), I have seen movement in the eggs a few days back, but can't hear any pipping. Do I candle again or leave well alone (very hard to do ), if so how long for? Advice please I am very impatient I know!

Edited May 18, 2010 by Guest

[Griffin]

Leave them, she'll do all the work. They might not all hatch on the same day and may be late. Last week I had a broody hatch the first chick on Thursday and the last arrived on Sunday!

[Chick-a-doodle-doo]

yes, we leave ours alone but often I have an eager hubby wanting to help the chick out if it's late.. I always think it's best to leave them.

Good luck.

[chuckmum6]

I can hear two eggs making tiny pipping sounds, sounds like when you flick your finger nail - just very quite . The other egg is silent - one I really didn't think it was good. So, is this them breaking into the air sac, if so how long before they start to break through? I would happen after the weekend , I'm back to school tomorrow, teaching, 'I don't want to go to school' Oh well, I'm just pleased for my Pekin that after she has sat so well she will be a mummy!

[chuckmum6]

Now day 23, I can't hear anything and no change in the eggs - oh dear How long should I wait before removing the eggs - Thursday: day 26?

[Lewis]

Day 23 has happened for a few people, a couple longer days won't be unheard of.

 

Maybe candle them tonight/tomorrow and see

 

Good luck

[chuckmum6]

Still nothing Does anyone know where I could get a couple of day old chicks locally East Midlands?

[chuckmum6]

No joy in getting any chicks for my girl whose egg are duds, so I have given her two eggs from under another pair of broodies, that should hatch this weekend.

There were only four eggs that look fertile, three broody hens and two runs, the maths don't add up. Therefore, I have had to make my flakier hen stop sitting and am currently trying to de-broody her! The remaining broodies have two eggs each in two runs, much more harmonious, I hope!

How easy is it to break a broody? She is in the guinea pig run, with roosting bars from the Eglu, she has a slightly dampened rear to cool her and no eggs in sight! I feel very sorry for her.