broody hens

[Sandy]

Help
How do i stop my hens going broody I have 7 silkie hens with 2 cockerels 6 of the hens have gone broody anyone tell me how to stop them as i dont want chicks now

 

[SpottedCrow]

Pluck the broody wanna be's off that nest as soon as you see them on it.
I've also heard that putting them in a bare wire cage will stop the broodiness.
It's a hormonal thing, so be prepared for the little darlings to become Rottweilers with feathers.

 

[justusnak]

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You got that right!

 

[BeckyLa]

Yep, I'd collect those eggs and keep throwing her off the nest till she/they get the idea. If you're not in a pinch to get them laying again, just collecting the eggs everyday will keep them from making babies.

 

[Redneckchick]

And I only wish ONE of my Dominiques would GO Broody AARGh...Good luck with your prob abyhoo

 

[Sandy]

Has anyone tried putting them in a cage and how long do they have to be in there

 

[marucci]

I read to put frozen water bottles on the nest t