1. Dec 2, 2012 #1
   

   Chickenpjoe Out Of The Brooder

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   I have a buff orp that is sitting in one of my nests. Her name is buffy. I find it kindof wierd that she's sitting on eggs in december.

    
3. Dec 2, 2012 #2
   

   sumi Égalité Staff Member

   

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   Chickens don't seem to care that it is winter. When the broody hormones kick in that's it. What you can do is break her broodiness by putting her in a wire cage with only food and water for a few days (3 days generally does the trick) or give her some fertile eggs to hatch. I've had broodies hatch chicks in winter and raise them outside without any problems.

    

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