Broody or not Broody?

[ChickyChooky]

Broody





two broodies






Non-broody-the non-broody hen usually has her tail sticking up like this one when in the nest.
She'll bob her tail as she pushes the egg out.











I've even had a non-broody peck my hand








The hen in the middle is doing the 'broody march'-all fuzzed up and clucking repeatedly. Note how the hen in front is deferring to her.



See how Ms. Broody nails the intrusive hen behind her. She maintains her fluffed appearance during the attack.






Non-broody hens who rather roost on a support board than the actual roost.

This non-broody hen is waiting her turn to lay in her favorite box. Note the difference of expression as compared to the first photo.

Hi, Sensei (theoldchick) Flock Master!

Would you mind if I pinched some of your chicken photos, especially that first one! It's a delight! You should frame it! Lol! I know..... make a sign that says, "Beware of The Chicken!" Good way to keep people out of your property! Lol!

That last one is soo gentle in comparison!

ChickyChooky

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Thanks for putting the "

. jokes." on the end. No. I didn't blame her at all! Of course!

Well, I suppose "theoldchick" being a Flock Master, should know what they're talking about! It certainly all makes sense what theoldchick is saying. I'll have to take a closer look as to what he/she has posted elsewhere. Don't you love that first photo! The look on her face! "You come any nearer or even TRY to touch me, and I'll have you for dinner!!" Lol! I've never seen a look on a chook like that before!

About your RIR bantam. How sad! It's like with humans, I suppose. What do they say, "Don't tar a person with the same feathers!" Oh my Gosh! Talk about a accidental link (forgotten the word for it! Duh!).

As regards Book-Book, yes. I will just have to see. They say Light Sussex hens can become quite broody, usually, but if it is an individual thing, well, I suppose one can never really know.

Thanks for your post!

ChickyChooky

ahaha It's all O.K.
No offense but just because some one is a flock master doesn't mean they are right, some one could be a new egg on this site but has had chickens and a 10 year background knowledge of chickens, so don't just go on the tittle. But yes in this case theoldchick has given you some very good information.
Yeah some broody's can be real nasty like ones that peck you and really have a go at you. I hope i don't get one that bad.
Light Sussex are known broody's and they are great because you could almost fit 2 doz eggs under them.lol. they are so large and fluffy.

 

[ChickyChooky]

ahaha It's all O.K.
No offense but just because some one is a flock master doesn't mean they are right, some one could be a new egg on this site but has had chickens and a 10 year background knowledge of chickens, so don't just go on the tittle. But yes in this case theoldchick has given you some very good information.
Yeah some broody's can be real nasty like ones that peck you and really have a go at you. I hope i don't get one that bad.
Light Sussex are known broody's and they are great because you could almost fit 2 doz eggs under them.lol. they are so large and fluffy.

Thanks, cluckcluckluke!

(Funny. I could have sworn that I had answered this! The mind does strange things at times! Lol!)

Your point is well made and, yes, "theoldchick", does seem to know what he is talking about. Though I would still love a copy of that first picture! Can you imagine a laminated picture on the side gate (which is actually locked, anyway!), saying underneath. "ENTER AT YOUR OWN PERIL!" Lol!

Re. my Light Sussex, Book-Book, she doesn't seem to have become broody yet, but she is only a youngster anyway. 28 wks old.

Thanks for your reply!

ChickyChooky

 

[ChickyChooky]

Oh. My. Goodness. ChickyChook, those new fuzzywuzzies are SO cute! They look so fancy... I would have to photograph them eating out of a crystal dish or pretty china...

or nesting in a pretty vintage hat box! You might get a kick out of looking at this link... Fancy Coop

Thanks for the link, CoopVillano!

Fancy that!! Lol! Good for her!

TV guest appearance too!


Appreciated,

ChickyChooky

 

[chicken pickin]

I was glad to come across this thread. I think I may have a boody. She is an 8 month old silver laced Cochin. She has been on the nest for 2 days straight havent seen her off it and she is sleeping in it also. She fluffs up if I get to close and makes a noise I suppose similar to the growl you all have mentioned. If she continues to stay on the nest can I take eggs from her for the next week and set a fresh batch of eggs under her next weekend?

 

[cottonbell]

I have silkies that are around 6 months, I have one "Stumps". She is acting very odd. Kinda lathargic, just sitting alone & not running away at all. I'm assuming she is starting broody. All of my roosters are acting very controlling. So that is another reason I assuming. What do I do w/Stumps. I thought about bathing her & bring her in the house? What do u think.

 

[ChickenNerd11]

Silkies go broody quite often, so you should either try to discourage her or let her sit. Either one is fine, but discouraging would be best if you wanted eggs. But I think that she is sick. If she sits in the nest box for a long time and acts aggressive she's broody. If she acts lazy and seems ill, she is probably sick. If she is trying to find an out of the way spot to stay, the Roos are being too aggressive and you should get more hens or get rid of some of the Roos.