Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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I'd keep a close eye on her for the next few days. If she seems to be losing interest, then I'd consider an incubator. But if she's still on the eggs most of the time, removing the bad ones was a smart decision.
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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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I think you did well by removing the bad eggs. Sometimes hens can get distracted if there are too many eggs in the nest. Just keep monitoring her behavior, and don't be afraid to use an incubator if she starts abandoning her eggs.
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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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You did the right thing by removing the bad eggs. It can be tough to manage a broody hen when they're exposed to extreme weather, but she should be fine with the two good eggs. Watch for any signs of her losing interest, and consider an incubator if she continues to get up often.
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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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RoostRuler wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:57 am I have a broody hen whos been sitting on 3 eggs for a week. Ive been leaving her alone to do her thing, making sure shes eating and pooping, but today I was shocked to find 9 eggs in her nestshed been sneaking in more while brooding.

I candled the eggs, and most were bad, with only one showing a wiggly eye and another possibly still developing. I removed 7 eggs and left her with two.

Now shes getting up more today with the unseasonably hot weather (80F in NC), and Im worried shes less broody. Did I mess up by removing the eggs? Will she settle on the two left? Should I get an incubator just in case she abandons them?

Any advice would be helpful!


It sounds like you're doing everything right! Removing the bad eggs was probably the best choice. If the remaining eggs are developing, she'll likely settle back into her routine with them. Just keep monitoring her.
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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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If she's still spending a lot of time on the nest, the two remaining eggs should develop fine. The hot weather can definitely affect her brooding, so keep monitoring her. If she starts abandoning the eggs, I'd suggest getting an incubator to keep the eggs warm.
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Re: Did I Mess Up by Removing Eggs from My Broody Hen?

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RoostRuler wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2025 8:57 am I have a broody hen whos been sitting on 3 eggs for a week. Ive been leaving her alone to do her thing, making sure shes eating and pooping, but today I was shocked to find 9 eggs in her nestshed been sneaking in more while brooding.

I candled the eggs, and most were bad, with only one showing a wiggly eye and another possibly still developing. I removed 7 eggs and left her with two.

Now shes getting up more today with the unseasonably hot weather (80F in NC), and Im worried shes less broody. Did I mess up by removing the eggs? Will she settle on the two left? Should I get an incubator just in case she abandons them?

Any advice would be helpful!


I had a similar situation with a broody hen, and after I removed the bad eggs, she settled right back into the two good ones. If she keeps getting up too much, you might want to bring the eggs inside for an incubator to ensure they stay warm.
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