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BROODY Hen Help!!!!!

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by tamz08, Apr 5, 2012.

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  1. Apr 5, 2012 #1
    tamz08

    tamz08 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi
    We seem to have two broody hens. (sitting for three days). We have moved them to their own coop with run but since moving them 2 days ago they have not sat in the nesting box just walked up & down, up & down the run like mad dogs wanting to get out. Do you think I should let them back out to join their flock or should I leave it a couple of days. I am afraid if I let them out they will just go back and sit on the next again. Any advice - PLEEEESE. Thank you
     
  3. Apr 5, 2012 #2
    Kevin565

    Kevin565 Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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    You may have broken their broody spell. I'd leave them in there for a day or two. If they're still not sitting I'd let them back with the others
     
  5. Apr 5, 2012 #3
    1 lucky dad

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    Hurry up and put them back and see if they start setting again. If they do give it a few more days and move them at night. If you can make there nesting area kinda dark and cozy, maybe give them golf balls for a few days after that to make sure they are committed.
     

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