Einstein has gone broody on me. She exhibits all the characteristics of a broody hen now for the past 5 days. I have tried removing her several times from the nest, ice packs, etc... I bought a cage and have her in it, this evening being her first night in it. She is elevated.
My question is, I have heard to leave her in the coop, or chicken run to be around her flock mates, but I have also heard that the idea was to cool her off.....it's been so hot here lately with no relief at night. So i have decided to bring her indoors, with a fan blowing on her underside.... Is this a good idea?? My plan is to let her out daily from 6 pm-8pm to let her free range with her flock mates, then bring her inside. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
On a side note...I would give her some eggs/baby chicks to raise, but I know my coop size limit. If I had all the space in the world, that would not be a problem. Also i do not have a rooster, just 6 little ladies, whom I love dearly..
Thanks in advance,
Leanna
My question is, I have heard to leave her in the coop, or chicken run to be around her flock mates, but I have also heard that the idea was to cool her off.....it's been so hot here lately with no relief at night. So i have decided to bring her indoors, with a fan blowing on her underside.... Is this a good idea?? My plan is to let her out daily from 6 pm-8pm to let her free range with her flock mates, then bring her inside. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
On a side note...I would give her some eggs/baby chicks to raise, but I know my coop size limit. If I had all the space in the world, that would not be a problem. Also i do not have a rooster, just 6 little ladies, whom I love dearly..
Thanks in advance,
Leanna