Broody hen (can't seem to break her out if it)

[GoldenBlossoms]

I'm breaking a young sapphire gem after removed her off a nest last night (I found her missing during my count). She was back at it this morning so she's in a cage too.

I have a sapphire gem. They are great chickens. Mine is too young to lay eggs atm lol good luck, the cage should work

 

[McChooky]

I have a sapphire gem. They are great chickens. Mine is too young to lay eggs atm lol good luck, the cage should work

I read they go broody so I'm not surprised.She's the gentlest hen I have! So sweet!

 

[McChooky]

Trying this now. I have her in the wire cage with food and water. I even dipped her in cool water and put her in the cage with sun light so she can dry off. She is on my back porch where I can keep an eye on her and she is away from all other chickens.

Maybe you can feed her a little extra to help her gain some weight back? If she's down to skin and bones she could use a boost.I released my hen yesterday.

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

Trying this now. I have her in the wire cage with food and water. I even dipped her in cool water and put her in the cage with sun light so she can dry off. She is on my back porch where I can keep an eye on her and she is away from all other chickens.

Get her out of the sun. You need to lower her body temp about 5 degrees for an extended period of time. It disrupts the hormones that bring on broodiness.

 

[McChooky]

I was treating my hen for bumble callouses (when she went broody) with daily foot soaks.I continued her treatment the 1st day in the cage but on the 2nd day I gave her a bath after her foot soak then released her.That broke her.

 

[GoldenBlossoms]

Get her out of the sun. You need to lower her body temp about 5 degrees for an extended period of time. It disrupts the hormones that bring on broodiness.

Oh yeah my girl is no longer broody, she is back with the flock x3 the wire cage did wonders and she is eating better.

 

[SueT]

Another vote for the wire cage method. I have one set up in the basement of our house. I have broodies in it several times every summer, one after another. Glad to hear it worked for a silkie! I hear they are relentless….

 

[McChooky]

Another vote for the wire cage method. I have one set up in the basement of our house. I have broodies in it several times every summer, one after another. Glad to hear it worked for a silkie! I hear they are relentless….View attachment 3588690

Nice cage!

 

[Coop-de-doop]

How long after you guys broke your hens, did they go back to laying again?

 

[rosemarythyme]

How long after you guys broke your hens, did they go back to laying again?

2-3 weeks is fairly typical.