broody hen not pooping

[stinkysneakers]

I'm told that broody poops are supposed to be large and smelly, but my broody hasn't pooped since she got on the nest three days ago! Should I be worried? Should I just let nature handle it? What should I do? She comes off the nest every day, but only for three or four minutes. Maybe she needs more time to do her business?

 

[Judy]

I wonder if she is hiding it from you. It may not be that distinctive.

I would probaably prod her to eat, drink and walk around a little longer than 3 or 4 minutes. They do need some exercise. It doesn't hurt to lift them off the nest an etra time and get them moving and eating a bit.