Broody hen

[mollypotts]

Hi, I am new to the BYC forum, but have been visiting for about a year. Presently, I have 6 pullets, 4 EEs and 2 Buff Orpington(at 20 weeks) But my question is with one of my EEs who was laying nice eggs for about a month(she is seven months) and now she has been broody for 2 weeks. I thought this was kind of young to be broody but does anybody have any suggestions to stop her brooding? I read about the wire cage method and wonder if should try this.

 

[peepblessed]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! I have not had this problem but have read so much about it that I can pretty confidently say the wire cage method, especially the swinging wire cage, seems to work the best. I've heard of dipping their bottoms in ice water (Ugh!). If it was me I'd go for the wire cage!

 

[kidcody]

I have one hen nothing seemed to work but time!

from WA. glad you joined us

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Put her in a cage away from the others where they cant see each other for 1 week. Provide feed and fresh water for her. If one week isnt enough, increase isolation to 2 weeks.

 

[feather and mountain man]

Hello from Indiana

I know someone here will be able to answer your question.

 

[redsoxs]

from Kansas, mollypotts!

Glad you joined the site. Best of luck with that broody hen and have fun on BYC!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good luck with your broody.

 

[NonnasBabies]

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from Louisiana!!

 

[Symphony]