2 hens in the same nest won't leave nest

[DixieDame67]

i have 2 hens that refuse to get out of the nest would not let me get the eggs anyone know whats up with that? Im still learning about chickens but i put another Roo in with the flock and im not sure if they are afraid of him or wanting to set.....any feed back would be greatly appreciated

 

[JDH]

welcome to the wonderful world of broodom

I am also relatively new to chickens and one of mine has gone broody as well. It's been 3 weeks now and she's still a growling possessed wee little girl that only looks like her former self. :|

 

[4boysmom]

I went down to get my eggs ( 2 hens ) today & there is the little white leghorn sitting on the nest....I think she's laying, but when she sees me, she puffs up & starts clucking......I go next door to get my 20 mo son, come back & she does the same thing!!!! There are at most 3 eggs there, I didn't bother her.....but I have at least 44 in the incubator from various sources.....not the best time to go broody!!!!!!

 

[panner123]

She may peck you a time or two, but you should be able to get the eggs from her.

 

[phengel]

try putting a coffee cup over her head, then get the eggs. my grandma taught us this as kids. works great (but I wouldn't use that cup for coffee after!)

 

[Marilyn]

I have two hens that do this too. However I reach under them even though they puff up and squawk at me..even peck me a time or two. I take the eggs and quickly switch them with golf balls. They calm down with the golf balls under them, and all's well.

 

[FLchook]

Gotta love those broody girls

I just pick her up and grab the eggs each morning. They give an "I cant belive you did that look" but they get over it quickly.

Shannon