I'm not an expert but I'm pretty sure that she won't accept chicks that are that old and they probably won't 'imprint' on her, either. If she doesn't hatch any eggs then she will eventually get off the nest and won't need any special treatment going back with the other hens. Don't give up--she may end up hatching some of those eggs :happy:. Does your friend have a rooster in with her hens?
Both times that a hen hatched eggs, at my house, it was on day 20 instead of day 21.
If you are able to get 'day-old' chicks you could probably put them under her at night so that she "wakes up" to them. Keep an eye on them just in case she doesn't accept them.
Both times that a hen hatched eggs, at my house, it was on day 20 instead of day 21.
If you are able to get 'day-old' chicks you could probably put them under her at night so that she "wakes up" to them. Keep an eye on them just in case she doesn't accept them.
