Breaking Broody

[chasiekitten12]

How do you break a broody hen? I need some help. I need some eggs so can not have a always broody hen. Thanks for the info!

 

[Judy]

Probabl the most common, effective way is with an elevated "broody cage," basically a large dog crate elevated on blocks. I've also read that confining her to a concrete floor area without nesting works much the same way. Here is an article on the subject:

www.backyardchickens.com/a/encouraging-or-discouraging-broodiness-in-your-hens