I never have broodys get up to eat or drink till eggs are hatched. But that's prob cause we give them food and water, in there brooder thing so they don't have to get off the eggs.
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You normally shouldn't need to force a hen to eat or drink while she is broody. It is very rare for a hen to not get off to eat or drink and starve or dehydrate themselves.
That's really odd to me. I have had many broody hens and never messed with them and never had that issue. You don't even have a large box or anything you can place her in?Im dealing with this right now. Day 5 of sitting and her comb is pale. I offered her some water and she drank like there was no tomorrow. Gave her some food and she gobbled it right up. Honestly, i dont think shes gotten up the entire time. Havent seen any huge poop anywhere. Im at a loss... i have no way to seperate her.
Can I put her in a box and keep her in the garage? Will she jump out? Does sunlight matter when they're broody? Because she won't really get any light. There are 2 windows in there but no direct sunlight. Hubby thinks I'm nuts as it is- I can see me presenting him with this idea. Honestly, I'm desperate at this point. Heck, I'd keep her in the basement if I knew he'd go for it. (I have a dog who's not so friendly with chickens- otherwise I'd keep her upstairs with me)That's really odd to me. I have had many broody hens and never messed with them and never had that issue. You don't even have a large box or anything you can place her in?