Hen has been broody 2 months! Is that unhealthy?

[muscovy94]

I have a silkie hen that has been broody for over two months. she has no eggs but insists on setting. Should I break her? Is it bad for her health to stay broody?

 

[LarryPQ]

Yes, break her or give her some chicks to raise.

The longer she sits, the weaker she'll get---and will also be a target for mites and stuff. Broodys never eat right, and get far too little exercise.