Broody or egg bound? Help please.

[whitewitchylady]

Hi I have 3 pekins around 11 months old. One lays daily one has been broody but come around now. The 3rd Blondie has only laid maybe 5 eggs since we have had her. The last week she sits in the nesting box all day if I allow her. When I go near her she squeals.
When she is outside she is eating and drinking and behaving normal although I did notice she had her eyes closed. Her comb isn't red and she looks depressed. Is she broody or egg bound. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks everyone

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, whitewitchlady, and

! Pleased you joined us! That sounds like broody behavior to me. Good luck to you!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[drumstick diva]

you could test if she is really getting broody, put some eggs or golf balls in her nest box and see is she stays trying to hatch them. If not I would wonder if she needs some treatment, ie., egg bound etc. My only concern is that she keeps closing her eyes, I would think something is causing her pain.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!