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My Buff is about 1 1/2 yrs old and so pretty. She is brooding and just wants to sit in the
laying nest. I have a wonderful Avian Vet so she told me to take her out of the nest and
see if she eats. She did as if she was starving, but then back up in the nest. I only have
4 chickens, all lay every day, but now only getting 1 to 2 eggs as I believe my broody hen
is taking over the nests. Not sure what to do, if I keep her out then I think she will lay some-
where else in my yard. She is usually the first in the coop at night, and up on a roost. Now
just up in the laying nest. Will she get over this or how long will it last? I am afraid to get
baby chicks for her as they may pick them. I have only had backyard chickens now for
about 8 months and I just love them. Also, I would be afraid to get baby chicks this time
of year as Fall is now approaching. I sure could use some advice.
Thanks!
D Hanson
laying nest. I have a wonderful Avian Vet so she told me to take her out of the nest and
see if she eats. She did as if she was starving, but then back up in the nest. I only have
4 chickens, all lay every day, but now only getting 1 to 2 eggs as I believe my broody hen
is taking over the nests. Not sure what to do, if I keep her out then I think she will lay some-
where else in my yard. She is usually the first in the coop at night, and up on a roost. Now
just up in the laying nest. Will she get over this or how long will it last? I am afraid to get
baby chicks for her as they may pick them. I have only had backyard chickens now for
about 8 months and I just love them. Also, I would be afraid to get baby chicks this time
of year as Fall is now approaching. I sure could use some advice.
Thanks!
D Hanson