broody on wooden eggs ?

[ryansmommy83]

my little leghorn has decided to become broody on the wooden eggs that i put in the coop to try to prove its a " safe nest". well she wont come out to eat or drink or anything ! I dont want to force her off the fake eggs but im not sure what to do ! any help ? they are not currently free range because we have alot of loose dogs and hawks around for some reason.

 

[Momma_Cluck]

When broody, they only get off the nest every couple days or so to eat, drink and take a huge poo....

If concerned, do what we did... bring her in the house!
Ours are happy, healthy and doing quite well (since November!) in a 20gallon tote... just add pine shavings, water & food-- then a window screen over the top. They eventually get VERY spoiled and friendly... our OE even lets us play with her while she's on the nest!

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

After a week and a half you can get some chicks, stuff under her and you will have a very happy hen and you wont have to take care of the chicks.