Is turning eggs instinctive in a broody?

[kathyd]

Hi. My broody hen is doing an excellent job of sitting on some eggs, but I'm not convinced she's turning them as I understand she should... I'm hoping this happens when I'm not around, but can't help worrying that the eggs won't hatch if she's forgetting to do this, and they're not my eggs or my chicks so I feel responsible! She's been sitting for about a week and a half now. Do all broodies automatically know what to do? This is her first time.. Thx

[petal]

yes, she will turn them- don't touch or you may put her off being broody.

[kathyd]

OK thx Petal, that's what I wanted to hear