A Broody hen setting her apart?? update... help!!!

Since she has started on the eggs, it makes it a litle harder. If you move her, you always take the chance on her not accepting the move. That's why I think it is best to let her prove she'll accept the move with fake eggs before she gets the real eggs. Just a bit of info for the next time. You may have problems with this time but there is a pretty good chance there will be a next time. Having a broody hatch out is very exciting and rewarding.

I find a broody accepts the move more readily if the new nest is kind of dark. It does not need to be pitch black but darker or shade is better than bright light. I think they feel more hidden and secure.

This link might help you. There are different thoughts on isolating a broody. I think a lot of it depends on yor set-up as to which way is the best to go. I believe in isolating a broody mainly because they may go to the wrong nest as someone else mentioned. But people are successful both ways.

Isolate a Broody? Thread
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=213218

Good luck!
 
Hey all, Thanks for all the support and advice!!! But sad to say, the move of my broody was too much for her!!!
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She didn't stay on them. But the good news is all the eggs were fertile!!!
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So next time, spring, I should hatch out my own fuzzy butts!!!
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