3 Broody Hens

[Denzel09uk]

Hi

3 of my Bantam hens went mad about 3 weeks ago laying at least 4 or 5 a day between them. Now they have completely stopped.

Im assuming they have gone broody, as all 3 continue to sit in the nesting box all day. Im locking them out during the day at the moment.

I have also brought one in overnight to see if that will break the broodiness.

They are about 9 months old. 2 of them share a box even though there is a spare one. Quite cute.

I think im doing the right thing. Let me know if I am not.

Denz

 

[chookhead]

The quickest way to break broody is dip their rump in cool water and their head aswell. Then.isolate into a cage with no.bedding and wire bottom this should break them.also make sure she has plenty of water and food

 

[Ridgerunner]

This thread might help you. I favor the wire-bottomed cage myself.

Break a Broody Thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2176186#p2176186

Good luck!!!