[dianemk73]

My eggs are due to hatch today under my fiesty maran/orpington. just checked on her and there is the first hatchling dead underneath her. Very upsetting. Anybody have any theories on this?

[Vember]

That's sad Dianemk

Has the hen been a mummy before?

I had one sit full term on some ducklings only to boot them out of the nest at hatch

Sarah

[dianemk73]

No its her first time. I presume she has suffocated it. theres another on the way so fingers crossed!

[poultrygeist]

That's a real shame diane.

Fingers crossed for the next one. Might be worth getting some bits and bobs ready in case you need to rescue it 

Rob