Ok so I am new to chickens. We have raised 4 pullets from Tractor Supply and two of the four started laying yesterday. They are not my problem.
I purchased 6 bantams from a co-worker and about a month ago one got broody. Now there are three broody hens. I kick them off the nesting box everyday before work and once I get home. I also have tried dunking them in cold water for the last week everyday. They are still broody.
Yesterday I lock the three broody hens out of the coop all day and they are still broody when I get home from work and let the rest of the flock out.
What should I try next? Isolate them in a dog crate and give them a time out for a few days? I am at a loss here and need advice.
Thanks,
Adam
I purchased 6 bantams from a co-worker and about a month ago one got broody. Now there are three broody hens. I kick them off the nesting box everyday before work and once I get home. I also have tried dunking them in cold water for the last week everyday. They are still broody.
Yesterday I lock the three broody hens out of the coop all day and they are still broody when I get home from work and let the rest of the flock out.
What should I try next? Isolate them in a dog crate and give them a time out for a few days? I am at a loss here and need advice.
Thanks,
Adam