Broody Option

[enggass]

Hi all,
I have a hatchery RIR that is about 13 months old and has decided to go broody. No fertile eggs or chicks to give her(I have enough as is)...
I don't care that she has gone broody, my question is can I just leave her be to work it out on her own? Will she eat and poop as needed? Seems like a silly question but I have never had any broodies until now.
Thanks.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

She should be just fine. Just make sure there is fresh water and feed close by her. I've got lots of broodies this time of year, usually after 2 weeks they give up when there isn't anything under them!!!!

 

[juliawitt]

I have an Orp that has been broody for 3 weeks!!! I pull her out every morning and every afternoon to make sure she eats etc. However, she is losing alot of weight........again, should I be worried???