Okay, I think one of my hens has gone broody. She's not wanting to leave the nest and has tried to "peck my husband to death" (his words) when he gathered the eggs two days in a row. I've gotten the eggs from under her, just two each day and then nothing yesterday or today. I don't know what to expect or do about this. If I can get my ducks place outside situated soon I'd can fix her a place in my shop where the ducks are now, so she could be alone. I have no idea what to do. Do I give her some eggs to sit on? Yes, I have a roo. Should I candle them, and what do I look for. I haven't a clue. I'd love to experience one of my girls (she just over a yr old) hatching some chicks, although I don't really want/need anymore chickens. She'd have to be moved because I'd be scared for her to try and raise babies in the coop she's in with 24 other chickens. She's pretty much been in the one nest day and night (whenever I've checked), so I don't know if she's even gotten out to eat and drink? Well yesterday I took her out of the nest and set her on the coop floor. She puffs up full and runs around the run like she's running for her life, and running only makes some of the other girls chase her. Does broodiness cause them to stop laying? That doesn't make sense, cause I'd think she'd be saving up her own eggs to hatch. I was going to ask what if I just keep taking the eggs from under her, but she hasn't laid in a couple of days and NO other chicken is getting in that nest. I need help please!!
