Afraid of my broody hen

[Skye727]

I moved my Brodie hen and her 11 unfertilized eggs into a dog carrier. She was out in the yard and I'm surprised nothing got her. I have fertilized cochin eggs in the incubator I want to give her but she's growling at me when I go in the room! What can I do to not get attacked? Lol

 

[familyfarm1]

I would put on gloves! Some broodies are very protective, hence the growling

Sorry not much advice I only had a slightly protective broody before. Happy Hatching!

 

[Skye727]

I have leather motorcycle gloves. Lol she is just a bantam Easter egger but wow!

 

[familyfarm1]

LOL

 

[Skye727]

I used a thick leather glove. She went after me! She almost pecked a fertilized egg. Scared me! Should I give her all 7 eggs? I have her 3.

 

[welasharon]

Just reach under her....she's not going to eat your hand off.
Switch the eggs at night.
You can give her seven as long as she can cover them.

 

[Skye727]

She's mean! She might take my whole arm off! Lol