Broody Mottled Cochin

[Virgie87]

Hey guys,

I have a broody mottled Cochin that I can’t seem to break. I’ve tried ice, repeatedly removing her, and recently, chicken jail for 48 hours+ to no avail. Any tips on how to break this stubborn broody baby?

 

[2ndTink]

I dont think its standard procedure, but I just broke a stubborn one, previously I broke her by putting her in another coop for 3 days, the ice baths didn't work. This time not even putting her in the other coop worked, what finally did it was I took the brown nesting pad out to clean it and put a clean grey one in while it dried. She was so upset and made a racket for a few hours but never went back in. I put the original brown one back once it was dry, but apparently the whole ordeal upset her so bad it broke her. She's been off the nest for 2 days now. Finally!

Maybe changing something in her box would do the trick for you too?