How Can I Get A Hen UN Broody?

[Bine]

I think, that - like three decades ago with the dogs and cats I had to care for - many people just do like they are told and don't recognize the stress the animals go througth.

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

You do realize that you are dealing with a COCHIN. Which are known for being BROODY.

 

[Garjzla]

And, also, I feel like in the summer, no water is a death sentence for any animal. Even my budgies get a bowl of water with ice cubes to drink, and they live in a air conditioned house.

 

[mc3681]

I thought this post was started as a joke. People really do this? Do the moderators pick which threads go on the main page and if so, why pick this one?

 

[Garjzla]

I guess they do. I have a broody right now and I just gather the eggs she lays. If she loses a ton of weight, I can separate her and give her lots of food, she at least has the choice of eating and drinking if she wants.

 

[mc3681]

That's what we've always done around here. I've never heard of people doing such drastic things to get a hen "un-broody". My goodness!

 

[N F C]

I thought this post was started as a joke. People really do this? Do the moderators pick which threads go on the main page and if so, why pick this one?

I think this is one of the most inhumane things I've read here on BYC and I'm sorry I did read it. This is no way to treat any animal IMO. The animals we bring into our care should be respected, not subjected to cruelty. No food, no water, dunking her, swinging her cage = cruelty and zero respect for a helpless animal.

I also have to wonder why the BYC team felt this was an appropriate post to have in the home page banner when there are so many helpful/informative posts and stunning photos and well-crafted coops they could have put on the banner. Why use this one?

@mc3681 , I wondered about this also.

 

[aart]

Quote: I think they are picked at random and/or by some algorithm....lots of posts in this thread.

 

[N F C]

I think they are picked at random and/or by some algorithm....lots of posts in this thread.

If that's so, I wish they would have a person review the material before it's actually put out there. This was a poor choice to highlight in the banner, imo.

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

May maybe they choose by title