I have two australorps who have just started broody behavior. They are side by side in seperate nest boxes. Neither one will come out and growl and hiss when I get too near. My question is this. If they are each sitting on just a few eggs can I put them all under one hen ( really need to do this because of space issues) or is it better to let them each sit on eggs . And the next question is this. I will need to move the "chosen one" to the secured dog crate inside to coop where she won't be bothered but does this sometimes upset them? Will she continue to sit on the eggs after the move? Sorry this seems a stupid question but I haven't ever had a broody before. And should I make this move after dark when they are a little less likely to be upset? Any feedback is appreciated.
