Lindy Loo Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Well, I feel really silly- I cleaned my hen house today and afterwards my broody hen who is sitting on 6 eggs moved eglu's and when my son found the eggs they were still warm but much reduced in temperature. I don't know how long the eggs were unattended but I would imagine for up to an hour and a half. My son popped the eggs underneath her again and she is sitting on them quite happily but is it likely to be too late? She has been sitting on the eggs for 10 days now - I don't know whether the timing makes any difference or not. In any event I will leave her sitting on them for another 12-14 days but is there any hope at all??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I think if they still felt warm at all they'll be fine. I've read about hens being off the nest for several hours, power-cuts etc. and some professional breeders cool their eggs every day for a better hatch rate. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I would think they would be ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thanks - here's hoping. I'll let you know how things turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Good luck!!!! Iam sure they will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Good luck but they'll be fine. We had some eggs in an incubator. We also had two power cuts which lasted about 2 hours each time. Fingers crossed, Coastie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
