Bullied Hen

[ChattyChickens4Life]

We don’t have any roosters so how can we solve this problem? If there’s no roosters obviously she can’t have babies so is there a way to try and stop her?

My last post lists a few ways and a website that may help!

 

[MrsTater2]

Broody means that a hen tries to hatch an egg, even if they aren't fertilized. She becomes defensive, and very set in her 'Mommy Duties' she won't eat, drink, or poop until the eggs have hatched. If she is broody, you will need to break her of the broody behavior if the eggs aren't fertilized. There are many ways to do this.

1) You can place ice or a cold pack underneath her.

2) You can separate her from the nesting box, and not allow her access. (Always do this)

3) You can try dipping her lower end into cool water a few times a day.

Here is a website that explains more.

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/6-ways-to-break-a-broody-hen/

Good luck and best wishes!

My last post lists a few ways and a website that may help!

I read this after I posted my post! Thanks so much for your help! We’ll try those and let you know!

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

I read this after I posted my post! Thanks so much for your help! We’ll try those and let you know!

Wonderful! I hope my post helps! Let me know if you have any more questions! I'm happy to help! Good luck!