Buff won't get out of nesting box and seems very uncomfortable

[kookieoboe56]

I have a buff that won't leave the nesting box. I took one egg from under her, but I am not sure it was hers. She is making strange sounds, has her butt in the air, and seems uncomfortable. COuls she be egg bound? She is only a bit over a year old.
Thanks for any help.
kookieoboe

 

[Poultry parent]

Possibly broody. What sound is it? Does she puff up when you put your hand in the box?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @kookieoboe56

I agree with @Poultry parent - from your description, broody would be my guess as well.
Do you have a video of her?

A broody hen will flatten out in the nesting box, make a trilling-screach like sound, puff up her feathers at you an other hens when you come near.

If you don't plan on letting her hatch eggs, then it would be best to break her broodiness. If you search for "broody breaker" here on BYC and the web, you can find some good information on how to do this.

 

[Dawnclucks22]

Yep - I'm guessing broody. This is normal if she fluffs up and makes a trilling noise then she is most likely wanting to hatch eggs. I've heard wire-bottomed cages work great for breaking broodiness.