Broodiness? and squeeking

[mmgillan]

I have a Buff Orphington that has been sitting in the nesting box constantly for about a week now I dont think she is laying, and she acts broody, but she is not sitting on eggs. Will they go broody even if they aren't sitting on eggs?

I also heard one of my other hens "squeaking" like a squeak toy for dogs while appearing to sneeze. What could this be?

 

[sourland]

Yes, they will go broody without eggs to set upon. Sometimes when they sneeze, they do make that squeaky sound - unless it is frequent it is of no concern.

 

[ChucktheChick]

Your hen is normal. My silkies brood on nothing for months at a time. I just keep taking her off until she's not broody.

As for the squeaking, I don't know.