Maggie, I've had pretty good luck over the years hatching chicks here, but this year was a clusterbomb. I had four different hens setting and all I did was let several dozens of eggs go bad. Now, after I have give up on any chicks I get two hatches!!!!
I learn more every day how much I don't know!!!!
I do as well about chickens!!
Be kind to one another and tell the ones you love that you love them often. We never know what tomorrow will bring.