OMG! I think I have a broody!

[comp6512]

Guys, I think I have a broody

!

A hen has not left the nest for two days, and it looks like she is sleeping there even during the day. I have never had a broody before.

What do I do??? Should I put water and food next to her? Or let her manage it herself?

And after (and if) she hatches the chicks, should I leave the chicks with her or put them in the brooder? Should the mother go into the brooder too??

Help!

 

[iajewel]

The idea of a broody is to let her do it. Shes fine, leave her alone. If she has access to food and water she will get off the nest to eat and drink.

 

[Robo]

I always set feed and water next to her, but she will get off the nest most of the time. Sometimes they are too busy.

She will brood them herself, but look out for other birds attacking them.