broody at this time of year?

[chickenlisa]

I have 45 chickens-all almost 6 mos old. There are a couple black hens (either Black Stars or Black Australorps) who are already acting broody. I don't want chicks at this time of year do I? Its warm right now in NJ, but that could end at any time. Not to mention that I want pure Blue Andalusians, Sultans, Turkens,and bearded and muffed EEs all in the spring. I have hens and roos of each of them so I don't want any more mutts right now. How can I stop them from being broody now? (if that's what they are doing.)
Lisa

 

[silkiechicken]

Just don't let them sit on any eggs... take them all away. As for breaking them, wire cage, water on their tummys, blocked off boxes for a week or so and it should work.