Broody hens Can to share the same dog cage

[Fontaine]

I have both in the cage. They are fine together. My question is... did I read somewhere you are supposed to leave a light on? All night?

 

[Fontaine]

Oh good. I thought it would be stressful if they couldn’t sleep. I have the wire cage elevated and put a roost bar inside. So relieved to have BYC expertise!!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Glad they're getting along in there! And yes I've had no issues putting 2 broodies in one cage, as long as they're birds that generally get along, and there's enough room for them to move around.

 

[kcan2]

The first night went fine in one cage. Today I decided they did not have enough room to move around much so I picked up a second cage. I have a fenced yard area away from the coop. I was wondering if I could take them out there for a little exercise and a change of scenery. Or is confinement also a mental thing that shouldn’t be interrupted? I know they wouldn’t be allowed to lay in the grass or anywhere. Thank you!

I let my broody hen outside for a bit of supervised recess time and although she complained the whole time (made the continuous broody ticking sound) she did follow my rooster to poke around a bit. I figured anything that helps distract her helps it still takes about 3 days in jail but breaks are ok as long as you can watch her so she won't get back on that nest!