broody hen care

  1. Lucashens

    First time broody hen

    Hi there, We are new to hen keeping and seem to have our first broody hen. She is around 8 months old. I guess I'm just wondering the best way to manage her. She is in the nest nearly all day unless we move her out, she will then eat and drink for a bit but then go back in. She even started body...
  2. DucksKayak

    Trying to break Miss Broody

    Miss Broody with the Attitude-y is in solitary now. It’s been a month now and taking her off the nesting areas didn’t help. Hopefully putting her in the dog crate during the day will get her out of it.
  3. SpeckledHen35

    To lift or not to lift a broody?

    Hello! Do you personally lift your broody hens, who are on fertile eggs, off daily for a toilet break, or not?? I have read from several sources that this is the thing to do, both in my chicken books and the internet. However, having just had an unsuccessful hatch go to day 25 with no...
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