Has anyone had a rooster kick broodies out of the nest?

[Agnes Gray]

I have 4 Welsumer hens who just started laying. Suddenly 2 decided to set on me. From what I've read this is unusual for the breed but there it is. Well today the rooster made them leave the nest boxes! I haven't had a place to put them and they picked 2 nest boxes to occupy. I don't leave any eggs under them but they don't care, they don't want to move. Rudy said enough is enough and made them get out!
Anyone else ever seen this happen?

 

[sourland]

Sounds like the behavior of a hormonally driven cockerel rather than a rooster.

 

[Agnes Gray]

My husband saw it happen and told me more after I posted this. I have 2 flocks that just won't get together. Well, the young Welsumers picked nest boxes in the older chickens coop. So the big rooster chased them out. I'm only a little surprised at this. He doesn't want anything to do with the young chickens. He regularly beats up the young rooster of course.
Honestly, I expected Buddy, the older rooster, to want more girls but he doesn't. Rudy, young rooster, tries his best to take care of his girls and stay out of Buddy's way.
I love my chickens
Never a dull moment.