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    How to Break a Broody Hen

    You can build a box out of scrap wood and chicken wire. After you get that done put on a pair of heavy gloves and get her out of the nesting box. Before putting her in the "time out" box I would carry her away from that area and she if she calms down (my girl did). Make sure the box is off...
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    How to Break a Broody Hen

    The Girl with the issue finally laid after 3 days after being broke! What she laid almost resembled an egg! It was round and had about a quarter size defect of bumps and pits. Needless to say that one when right into the trash. Waiting for her to lay today to see if she is back on track!
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    How to Break a Broody Hen

    Thanks for your input! The Pullets haven't figured it out yet are are all done laying by 10am. As I had not read your reply, I let them out of the coop and picked up the girl giving me the issue. I put her in the chicks cage until the other 4 layed. I closed the boxes up and let her back...
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    How to Break a Broody Hen

    I have 5 leghorn pullets and one has found the "dark side". I was told to keep her from entering the box, while the other girls laid. After they are done with their chores I should block off the 3 boxes so she can't enter. Curious if anyone has ever tried this method, and if so how did it...
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