Any good sugggestions for a mean (protective) broody ?

[crazychicken]

I have finally gotten a broody but she has become the meanest thing there is she is sitting on a lot of fake eggs and one or two or who knows how many eggs. I do not want her to hatch those tho because I am getting other eggs for her Friday. I went out tonight and wearing gloves I tried to reach under her and get them but even with gloves she still managed to draw blood. how am I supposed to switch the eggs or for that matter separate her from the others ? (with all of my fingers in tact )

please help !!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Wait until she gets off the nest to eat/drink/use the little hen's room. Or, throw a old towel over her long enough to reach underneathe her.

 

[crazychicken]

she has been broody for two days and I have yet to see her get up once. but then again I am at school most of the day I could try the towel thing I guess.

 

[Southernbelle]

Mine usually get up when they see me coming with the treat bucket, not always, but usually. My broodies are pretty easy-going. If you really, really need to get under her, I would probably just pick her up and put her on the floor and do what you need to do.

 

[Lollipop]

She`s just doing her henley duty in protecting her nest. Get some thicker gloves and do just like you said you did. Move her at night, give her a couple days on her present eggs, then take your life in your hands and switch the eggs. Don`t let her beat you. She will probably be a great mother. I used to have a hen like that. She would fly up and hit you in the elbow if you scared her chicks. Great mom. Don`t give up.

 

[austinhart123]

just toss her out of the nest and put the eggs n nd then she wil return in 15 to 20 mins u gotta be patient with them they seem like they dont wanna go back for a little bit sometimes good luck

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Either pick up a pair of heavier leather work gloves or use a towel.

If you use a towel, talk very gently to her with the towel down low, then gently bring it up over her and wrap it around her, covering her head lightly.

 

[DDRanch]

ditto on the heavier gloves and towel. She will probably be a wonderful and protective mom.

 

[crazychicken]

Well I got lucky I got up this morning and caught her on break and I got the real eggs away from her. now all I have to do is convince my parents to get some better eggs for her. (or what I say is better lol

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[Ridgerunner]

Have you seen this site? It's got lots of good info.

http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/broody-hens-1.html

I'd suggest not just heavier gloves but leather gloves. I've never had one draw blood, but they can hurt.

Good luck. Sounds like you have a hen that will make a good mother.