Cochin hen won't get off the nest!

[ChickenWisperer]

I need a quick fix for this.

I've thrown her out of the chicken house, and chased her around the yard. We've blocked off the boxes for a short period of time as well.


I don't know what to do. She just sits in there - usually, not even on eggs - and it doesn't matter which box she gets to first.

PLESE help.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

She's telling you, "I want eggs NOW!!!" She's broody, so she'll get off when she's good & ready.

 

[Kittymomma]

Yep, broody! Either give her some fertile eggs and let her sit, wait it out, or do a search for "breaking a broody" There are LOTS of threads on it. I sure wish one (or more) of mine would decide that it's time to hatch!!

 

[usschicago1]

I cant tell if you know this or not but shes broody. its hormonal. It takes maybe 2,3,4,5,6 months for her to get off. Usually 2. There is a fix to stop it in a week, put her in a wire hage (w/ water and some food) and put her in a very well lighted spot.
-Mark
P.S. I would do some research on broodiness its quite interesting, maybe youd consider some new chicks

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Only two fixes that I know of - you can send her to me (I will update you with pictures

) or give her some eggs to hatch.

 

[ChickenWisperer]

Yeah. As much as I like her, I'm actually tempted to see about getting the poor thing another home. I just can't stand this! She just sits in there.

But wait.....I wonder if this means she'd be any easier to show?

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I'm actually worried she's going to kill herself, just sitting in there. Her comb is so pale.

I don't want to spend any money on some eggs, as she wiped out the last batch, and I'd rather practice the skills myself. She pushed 6 of the 12 eggs out, then we disturbed her, and she just left the nest period - and those were gonna be my first banties!

I doubt mom would allow me to have ANOTHER chicken in the house, as our sussex girl Holly is sick right now! And I'm using the only wire cage I have for her in the house.....

I guess I'll set up the brooder box again.

Thanks for all the quick replies. I never, EVER think to research before I post

 

[ChickenWisperer]

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Wow! I didn't know broody-ness was hormonal!

That's interesting.

 

[usschicago1]

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Wow! I didn't know broody-ness was hormonal!

That's interesting.

Yeah absolutly nothing to worry about Just throw her off once a day so she eats and drinks