[samuria]

checked on my broody this afternoon after we had been out.
found another broken egg in the run, there were signs of blood but nothing else?
would she eat the contents
started with six buff eggs now down to three....
they are due to hatch from thursday this week

[grinling]

is she seperate from the other hens.
pick others up, if no chicks they will feel light.

[samuria]

yes she is on her own ...

[ANHBUC]

Is your broody coming off the nest to eat and drink?

Is it possible you have a problem with rats?

[samuria]

yes she is eating and drinking ok.
no chance of rats in her coup as its
full enclosed with weldmesh all round.

[grinling]

they might not have had viable chicks. I've just hatched some eggs and one had not formed right and was no good

[ANHBUC]

If they are not viable eggs as grinling said, it will be a case of waste not want not.  A broody will get plenty of nutrients from the eggs.  You might be better candling the remainder to see if they are viable.