My white, featherlegged, bantam cochin (Marilyn) goes broody every three months or so. Her R.I. Red sisters (Rhonda and Rhoda) share a nest box with her. They will only use one box, even thought there are two, side-by-side.
When Marilyn starts setting, there is competition for the box and Marilyn gets picked on for not moving. The reds never go broody, so no issues there. Any thoughts on what can be done?
We have no roos (city ordinance) and no plans for chicks. I wish Marilyn wouldn't set, because she gets so skinny and sad looking, and all for nothing. I'd love suggestions....
When Marilyn starts setting, there is competition for the box and Marilyn gets picked on for not moving. The reds never go broody, so no issues there. Any thoughts on what can be done?
We have no roos (city ordinance) and no plans for chicks. I wish Marilyn wouldn't set, because she gets so skinny and sad looking, and all for nothing. I'd love suggestions....