Breaking Broody Barnavelder Hen

[DirtDiva]

One of our Barnavelder hens has gone broody. Tried removing her from next, placing her in run with the other hens, removing eggs......she's still broody. Have read where one should remove hen and place in small confined area, like large dog kennel, with no bedding to nest in. Also heard about dunking their rear end in cool water, to cool them off......any suggestions on what's worked well for you?
thanks...!

 

[A Chicken Owner]

Put her in a large dog kennel for a week and give her food and water only. This should break her. I wouldn't recommend putting ice cubes under her or dunking her vent area in water.

 

[DirtDiva]

thank you!