- Apr 8, 2007
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Hi all, I am new to having chickens........so, I am hoping for a little help.
It all started when I adopted a rescue chicken. She was pretty beat up, but is now doing really well with alot of TLC. So, I liked her so much, I bought 4 10 month old hens from someone trying to downsize. My husband built a beautiful coop and large yard and everyone is laying daily and seems very happy.
Two days ago I noticed one of my hens just sitting in her nesting box for hours at a time. She rarely gets up to eat or hang out with the other hens. She has been laying daily, and I collect her eggs, but she won't get up. She doesn't seem ill or anything. I read a little about hens getting "broody", but I don't really know anything about it. Any info would be great! I just want to make sure she is okay.........we just love our new chickens.
Thanks!
It all started when I adopted a rescue chicken. She was pretty beat up, but is now doing really well with alot of TLC. So, I liked her so much, I bought 4 10 month old hens from someone trying to downsize. My husband built a beautiful coop and large yard and everyone is laying daily and seems very happy.
Two days ago I noticed one of my hens just sitting in her nesting box for hours at a time. She rarely gets up to eat or hang out with the other hens. She has been laying daily, and I collect her eggs, but she won't get up. She doesn't seem ill or anything. I read a little about hens getting "broody", but I don't really know anything about it. Any info would be great! I just want to make sure she is okay.........we just love our new chickens.
Thanks!