Broody Barred Rock

[thegavulichs]

For about 3 days now I have noticed my hen constantly wants to be in the nesting box. I make sure to remove eggs once they are laid so she doesn’t hoard them. The next step I am probably going to be taking is putting her in a cage alone with just food and water. When putting her in the cage, is it ok to place the cage in the coop with the other chickens, or should she be removed and put somewhere else? If I do remove her from the rest of the flock, will they reject her when I put her back in a few days?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

You can use a broody buster in the coop as long as there is room.

 

[thegavulichs]

You can use a broody buster in the coop as long as there is room.

Thank you! Typically how long does it take to break this habit and if I don’t have enough room for it in the coop is it ok to place her in the broody buster somewhere else and then put her back with the flock or do I have to reintroduce her? I. Just worried about bullying since she will be gone for a few days.