hen ill

[dgram]

my hen is on roost and it is 11am. earlier she was making strange noises..she doesnt look sick, eyes are ok and feathers are healthy looking. what could be the problem. i know she needs to eat and drink but not doing that now please help

 

[drumstick diva]

does she stay in a nest box? does she puff up and make noises at you when you get near her? She may be going broody - which means she wants to hatch eggs. They stay on the nest and usually don't want to leave to eat, drink or poo - you have to put them outside to have them go, and then they hurry back to the nest.

Broody hens will sit on rocks, golf balls, even plain air because their hormones tell them to hatch. If she stays on her nest for several days - she is serious about it. It's a great time for you to get fertile of any breed you want and put them in her nest box. She will think they are hers and sit on them.

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, dgram, and

! Pleased to have you with us! Good luck to you and your hen!!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined this amazing forum!

 

[Tncowgirl1903]

My chickens are sneezing, have bubbles in some of their eyes and nose... whats wrong with them? Is there a way to fix it?they are also making funny noises