Chick Adoption to Hen broody & on Eggs only 3 days??

[Cherterr]

(All Silkies):
Chick hatched 15 hours ago and it's looking like an 'only'.
Unrelated Hen went broody 3 days ago and is now sitting on what is Probably unfertilized eggs. (Rooster young, and 15 other eggs didn't develop!)

If I candle eggs tonight, and discover no development veins and I remove.... can I substitute the chick this soon?

Is it too soon in her broody stage for Her to forget that, and be a Mom??

I've done all this before.... but not in such a short time frame. Has anyone else??

THANKS for your answers!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I would try it at dusk and separate the broody & chicks from the rest of the flock. Keep a close eye and prepare a brooder just in case.
Good luck!

 

[Cherterr]

I've 'got' all that. I've highlighted may Actual question in post. Thanks!

 

[50-45-1]

I would say, Yes, its to soon for this broody to accept chicks.
I also think raising one chick alone is not good. Get a couple more from your nearest farm store so it has companions.

 

[Cherterr]

I would say, Yes, its to soon for this broody to accept chicks.

Could you elaborate, please?
The earliest I can put the chick under her is tomorrow night. That would be day 5 broody.
Chick will only be 3 days old.
(The eggs she is sitting on 3 days are most likely NOT fertile... long story, so No Loss There.)
Thanks .