[peggygate]

hi,  my hen is sitting on a clutch of 7 eggs, 3 have hatched, 1 a day,  no more have hatched in the last couple of days, how long should i leave the eggs with her because she doesnt seem to be sitting on them as much as she was,  thanks, peggygate 

[joyfull]

she will have to leave them for brief periods to make sure the others eat and drink. If she is still going back to the eggs then chances are at least 1 is still viable as she will be able to feel some movement. Often they will kick dud eggs out to one side, so I would leave the eggs alone for the time being