- Apr 17, 2008
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I too have, not one, but four broody hens, some broody for 2 or more months. I lost my standard rooster weeks ago to a hawk so all I have is a little banty rooster and I don't think he's servicing these big ladies. I have tried everything suggested and these girls won't quit. I've separated them for 3 or more days in a crate with a wire floor, I've put ice cubes in the nest, and I've dragged them out of the nests every chance I get. I read of something that at the time I thought was too cruel but now I told my husband we should give it a try. Dunk them in a tub of cool water and then don't let them back in the coop for the day.
Like one reader earlier said, I wish I had bought some fertile eggs because it's been way over 21 days since they started this.
Like one reader earlier said, I wish I had bought some fertile eggs because it's been way over 21 days since they started this.