Since this hen stays on her eggs all day I don't have a real problem yet...I was more worried about when the chicks come and having the goofy hen abandon. Closing her into a cage right now is not really warranted, but I appreciate the info on what to try in case it becomes warranted. I am still...
That is a great idea Nocila. I have a cat carrier so I will try that! I just don't have enough experience to come up with even the simple ideas. Thanks.
My brooding chicken hen won't return to her nest of eggs after her daily stretch/water/feed. She instead goes into another nest with a different hen that is also on eggs. However, once I remove her from the neighbor's nest and put her back on her eggs she will stay there for the day/night. I...