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  1. chuckun

    Do I need to break my buff orpington's broody spell?

    That is a very tempting suggestion in springtime, Mrs. K, and I hope your BO gets broody for you sooner rather than later. Over here I am pleased to say that the spell has been broken! My BO has been frolicking with the others today. No more broodiness! I will keep your suggestion in mind...
  2. chuckun

    Do I need to break my buff orpington's broody spell?

    Thank you both for the tips. She looked fine on her feet in the run during the few hours that I blocked access to the bedded coop and nests, but then I let her into the coop with the others for the night. I'll see if she's nesting or roosting in the morning. If nesting and puffy, she will go...
  3. chuckun

    Do I need to break my buff orpington's broody spell?

    Thank you so much for the response. I want the best for her! She is the sweetest of the four. I did try separating her in a shady area to free range, and she was doing ok, but I will get her a secure enclosure if the idea is to separate her for a couple of days. So now I've put her in the...
  4. chuckun

    Do I need to break my buff orpington's broody spell?

    Hello Everyone, I am very proud of my 4 pullets raised from day-old mail-order chicks. They are now seven months old, and all laying like slot machines. They are happy and sweet. But my BO went broody the other day and will not leave the primary nesting box. I remove her from time to time...
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