BROODY HEN HELP

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frizzylizzy2003

frizzylizzy2003

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my hen has been broody for 3-5weeks and now im scared coz i JUST put some fertile eggs under her and everyones saying that she might die
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i guess the truth hurts
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im hoping she doesnt have worms or tape worms because i will cry and cry if she dies and possibly have to get an incubator help please and follow/subscribe to hear how shes going
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They can indeed die if they stay broody for a long time, but longer than that, and it's unusual. Of course, every hen is different -- and they do all lose weight when broody. I used to lift my broodies off the nest at least once a day and prod them til they ate, drank and got a little exercise -- this was for the ones that stayed broody for 3 or 4 months. I neer lest one. I don't see why you can't do the same, in the hope she will also get up and eat when you are not there, so end up with a little more food. It might be a good idea if you have a handy scale to start weighing her at the same time every day and compare. I wouldn't put food too close to the nest, though, as they also need to move around some, to keep their muscles and joints healthy.
 
Mr Buddha said:
I have red that introducing chicks to a broody hen sometimes helps.
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Yes, in general, it's the simplest way to break a broody -- let her complete the cycle by becoming a mama. But the OP is worried that she's been broody too long already to safely ask her to set another 3 weeks. Hopefully, this will not be too long, at all.
 
Judy said:
They can indeed die if they stay broody for a long time, but longer than that, and it's unusual. Of course, every hen is different -- and they do all lose weight when broody. I used to lift my broodies off the nest at least once a day and prod them til they ate, drank and got a little exercise -- this was for the ones that stayed broody for 3 or 4 months. I neer lest one. I don't see why you can't do the same, in the hope she will also get up and eat when you are not there, so end up with a little more food. It might be a good idea if you have a handy scale to start weighing her at the same time every day and compare. I wouldn't put food too close to the nest, though, as they also need to move around some, to keep their muscles and joints healthy.
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Mr Buddha said:
I have red that introducing chicks to a broody hen sometimes helps.
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Judy said:
Yes, in general, it's the simplest way to break a broody -- let her complete the cycle by becoming a mama. But the OP is worried that she's been broody too long already to safely ask her to set another 3 weeks. Hopefully, this will not be too long, at all.
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thx guys you have eased my worry - she is 2 days in on 13 guinea fowl eggs so fingers crossed
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also how do i tell if the eggs are getting to cold underneathe her? we have 4mnth old chicks to 1 4 month rooster 2adult hens and 5-7 4month hens plus a few roo's we are trying to get rid of so how will they go when being introduced, we moved the hen because she was being pecked :/ thx again for the help and anyone i missed
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