Hen won't leave her nest

[mamamary]

OK Real basic, is a brooder box different than a nest?

 

[teach1rusl]

I think gmendoza is referring to the box used when brooding chicks, so that the hen could have her own little place to sit on the nest...

 

[gmendoza]

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Sorry I meant nesting box.We have a 2 story coop and the bottom was an underrun converted into two nesting boxes.The nesting boxes are 20"x30"x2' high.Perfect for the hen,food,water,and a place for her to stretch and releave herself.It also has a 7-1/2 gal bucket overturned with a big hole in it for her nest.She is in there and being a good broody.If you want pics,let me know.