broody hen

[ebhoneybees]

can someone give me info on what to do with a hen that won't get off the nest. i take away the egg each day and carry her out for food, but she just goes right back on the nest???

 

[Mahonri]

Isolate her and get her some fertile eggs.

 

[Ridgerunner]

You are right. She is broody. To break her from being broody, you need to isolate her (put her in chicken prison) for a few days, four will usually do it but it depends on how determined she is. She needs access to food and water and it is best if she is in a raised cage with a wire floor so she will be a little cool underneath. Do not give her anything that looks like a nest.

Good luck with her.