How Can I Get A Hen UN Broody?

[aart]

Quote: There's a lot of 'bad' material and misinformation on this website/forums (as well as the rest of the web) they can't monitor, moderate and edit it all.
It's not the first ridiculous bit on the banner....won't be the last.

 

[N F C]

You're right, thanks @aart , I wouldn't have been surprised to see it in a post...I was just taken aback that it was in the banner.

 

[beginnergirl]

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?

I am a new chicken owner, and know nothing about broodiness. But am saddened and shocked that people would treat animals this way: dunking in cold water, withholding food/water, bright lights with the intention of causing discomfort, swinging cage. To me, that is cruel. And why this conversation is highlighted is puzzling. To me, it sounds abusive.

 

[Garjzla]

I am a new chicken owner, and know nothing about broodiness. But am saddened and shocked that people would treat animals this way: dunking in cold water, withholding food/water, bright lights with the intention of causing discomfort, swinging cage. To me, that is cruel. And why this conversation is highlighted is puzzling. To me, it sounds abusive.

Agreed, she also said she picked up the hen and annoyed her, I don't understand any of this.

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

And its an especially broody breed!

 

[Garjzla]

And its an especially broody breed!

Yeah, and if she's worried about her losing weight, I don't get why she starved her.

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

I know!!!

 

[Garjzla]

Or stressed her out, which causes weight loss.

 

[CrazyChickLady7]

That what I've been saying

 

[Garjzla]

And she said she gave her water on hot days, but with any chicken that has thick feathers and feathered legs, warm to a human can be boiling hot to the hen.