Moving or Separating Your Broody, and When To Do So

Hi! I know this is old but it’s very useful, thank you so much!

I just want to kindly ask what’s your suggestion for feeds for momma hen currently sitting? I separated her because it’s too hot here in NC (95-98F) and she’s been bothered by other hens cuz she’s sitting at their favorite nest.

Appreciate your help!

here’s a short motion detection from security camera of my beloved future momma hen (Eeva the jersey giant beauty )

She’s well adjusted it’s her 3rd day being isolated and on her 7th day sitting. Every morning and afternoon she comes out and walk outside a bit to do her business.

I have three hens who are broody now in one nest box though they seems to switch off. The biggest concern I have is that the nest box is off the ground. How will the checks do if they are up about 3 feet from the ground if they hatch? I honestly don't really care if they hatch but just letting nature do its' course.

Such practical tips. Thankyou

I have had several hens go broody over the years in all sorts of inappropriate places. I was able to move them successfully and they all hatched their chicks.

Like you said, some were better mothers than others. The last one escaped the enclosure with her chicks before they were big enough to care for themselves, and I was unable to coax them back in.

She had them out and about in the pen with the rest of the adults, and 3 of the 4 were stolen by crows within 2 days.

I thought the most useful part of your article was about giving the broody enough space to eat, drink and dust bathe away from the eggs. That is something I have never done (the dust bath), but will start right now with the lady I have out in the coop!

Thank you!

Gave me all the information I needed for moving my broody hen, also had a recommendation for an incubator, just in case. I actually bought the incubator as it was a better quality and easier to use than the one I had. Thank you very much

Very good article with practical advice.
I have a brooder/ separation space under my poop boards. I use small pine chips as bedding but can swap for softer shaving if needed. I see you have NO bedding in the garage set up except in the nest. Does it matter for chick safety?

This article has a lot of good information!

Awesome. Informative, thorough, and lots of pictures.

This gave me so much information. Could i keep one hen with 4 chick after she goes broody. And get rid of my other 2 chickens.

I loved this so much! I now feel more prepared for when I will have a broody. Thank you! :

Very informative!

Really useful information, especially the way you covered different options for different situations.