broody problems?

[SaltandPenny]

My hen's comb and wattles have become lighter.She has been making a wall of nesting material to keep the eggs warm.She also has been plucking more of her breast feathers.And is a little more agressive.

 

[TwoCrows]

Sounds like your broody is doing her job! I hope you get those spring chicks soon!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sounds like you have a hen that is well on her way to going broody. Are you going to let her hatch eggs? Here is a nice Learning Center article on broody hens www.backyardchickens.com/a/broody-hens

 

[Duckopolis]

Good luck with your poultry raising adventures,and I hope you find everything you need to know. Don't forget to take a look at BYC's very useful learning center (If you haven't already)! The learning center as well as the forum should answer your questions! Glad to have you here!

 

[drumstick diva]

No problem she is doing what a broody does. She may even growl and puff up and peck you if you try to come near her nest. That is also normal. Usually a broody won't leave the nest to eat, drink and poo. You have to make them leave -at least once a day.

 

[gander007]