I NEED HELP MAKING A BROODY CAGE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 6th !!!!

[Mikman]

I'm not sure if this is the right spot but i need some help for making a broody cage for my hen

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

You're definitely asking in the right spot. I just don't know anything about broody cages. Does this mean you're looking to make a cage in which your broody hen can sit on her eggs or do you mean a "brooder" cage where small chicks are kept?

 

[Mikman]

where she can sit on the eggs cause she gets kicked out of the nest box whenever our other chickens lay eggs

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

I haven't dealt with that one yet! I thought that when it happens, I'll use a large dog crate with a box inside for the hen and panels of hardware cloth on the outside. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Hopefully, someone with more experience than I in this area will chime in.

 

[Mikman]

its ok

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I've used large cardboard boxes before, lots of air holes around the box. Big enough she has room for water and feed and to get up to poo. I cut the bottoms out and add pine shavings. Just put a large window screen for the top. Do you know someone with an old large wire dog crate? Those work well.

 

[Mikman]

ok thanks

 

[scubacoz]

Usingma large dog crate is a good idea! I am just concerned by all the poop , I guess I can leave the bottom open so I can move her around!

 

[RWD57]

There's is a broody pen the young man is working on in the poster, can be made from scrap wood, place a clutch of eggs and a hen inside, it forces them to sit on the eggs till hatched, feed and water daily. Make as many cages as you want for multiple hatches/birds/sizes.