Broody hen

[Lauramay1980]

IS there a way to help a hen be broody? Just curious. I usually just let nature take its course but neither of my hens seemed to want to brood this year

 

[Pork Pie]

I recall a thread a long while ago on this subject where a member mentioned some interventions that one could try. Maybe use the search box and see what pops up.

 

[Lauramay1980]

I recall a thread a long while ago on this subject where a member mentioned some interventions that one could try. Maybe use the search box and see what pops up.

Thanks

 

[hannahsflock]

I usually leave a clutch of eggs in the nest box if I want a hen to go broody. Not for too long though, to avoid the eggs becoming rotten/eaten. Wooden/fake eggs would probably be the best idea.

 

[Lauramay1980]

I usually leave a clutch of eggs in the nest box if I want a hen to go broody. Not for too long though, to avoid the eggs becoming rotten/eaten. Wooden/fake eggs would probably be the best idea.

I tried that Maybe she just doesn't wanna be a mama yet?

 

[hannahsflock]

I tried that Maybe she just doesn't wanna be a mama yet?

Maybe. She will decide if/when she wants to set. As far as I know, there are no sure ways to make a hen go broody. Best thing to do is wait and see. Some breeds are also more prone to going broody than others. What breed is your hen?

 

[Lauramay1980]

Maybe. She will decide if/when she wants to set. As far as I know, there are no sure ways to make a hen go broody. Best thing to do is wait and see. Some breeds are also more prone to going broody than others. What breed is your hen?

She is a leggern rir cross and is 1 1/2 years old

 

[hannahsflock]

She is a leggern rir cross and is 1 1/2 years old

Has she gone broody before? As far as I know, leghorns and RIRs aren't the 'broodiest' (I think I just made up a new word ) of breeds.

 

[Lauramay1980]

Has she gone broody before? As far as I know, leghorns and RIRs aren't the 'broodiest' (I think I just made up a new word ) of breeds.

My RIRs prior have been great. Like the new word I just want babies

 

[Pork Pie]

Has she gone broody before? As far as I know, leghorns and RIRs aren't the 'broodiest' (I think I just made up a new word ) of breeds.

Agreed, as a rule. The posts I recall involved regulating feed, among others. Not sure I'd even try with that cross breed though.

Here's a link to a search I just did - https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/1726708/?q=Making+a+hen+broody&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1