Thanks everyone and for the link. I now have a plan and feel eased that she isn't just wasting away. The welcome here has been lovely and kind thank you all!
Shanchan
Wow!! Great information. I think you are right about the Broodiness but we have no rooster and so no fertile eggs. Do I just keep collecting any eggs and eventually she will figure it out? I do put water and food near her but she looks as if she would like to kill me. And she is my sweetie...
Broody? Thanks so much! This is my first flock and my first winter with them so everything that comes up is quite new. Does this pass? Should I urge her out?
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I have a Buff that for the last three days or so has been sitting as if laying (in her laying box). Her tail twitches convulsively. I have only seen her out once in the past three days. I am worried about her eating and drinking. Has anyone ever seen this before and have any ideas what to...