Got my first broody hen. So what do you guys do to break them? What's your egg retrieval technique? She has made it clear that I am not welcome near her.
We have had 2 hens go broody. It takes a little longer than using a broody jail, but we managed to break them within a week-10 days by keeping the broody hen away from the nest as much as possible. Basically, as soon as those that are laying have done their thing for the day, we put covers over the nest boxes and leave them covered overnight. After a few days, the broody loses interest in the nest and after a few more days, she starts laying again. Good luck!!