Broody hen problems

[Oscarsgravett]

I have got a black Sussex broody hen which shares an ark with 3 other chickens. However she is nesting in that ark but the other chickens are pestering her as they want to lay their eggs in the occupied nest. I have another spare coop should I move her into the other coop or will that stress her out? I was going to move the other chickens into the spare coop but it is only suitable for 1-2 chickens.

 

[iwiw60]

I have got a black Sussex broody hen which shares an ark with 3 other chickens. However she is nesting in that ark but the other chickens are pestering her as they want to lay their eggs in the occupied nest. I have another spare coop should I move her into the other coop or will that stress her out? I was going to move the other chickens into the spare coop but it is only suitable for 1-2 chickens.

It might be a good idea to move her, nest and all, to the spare coop if your other hens are pestering her...you don't want it to get bloody. If you do this do it at night, wear a long-sleeve shirt and gloves (trust me on this)! Your broody will put up a bit of a fight but be determined and pick up the entire nest, eggs and all, and move it to the new area...your broody will follow. Make sure she settles down and doesn't reject the entire process. Have water and feed nearby for her. Best of luck and let us know if you get some little fuzzy-butts!!

 

[Oscarsgravett]

Thank you for the info I will try that tonight with a long sleeve top on of course I will also keep you updated if the chicks do hatch