how can i tell if my hens are broody

[michelle123]

what are the signs of a broody hen

 

[trilyn]

Oh, trust me-you'll know! She will not get off the nest for anything and she'll fluff herself up and practically hiss/growl at you if you go near her! lol Let me find a helpful link for ya!

http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Broody-Hens-1.html

http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chicks.html This one gives you the signs of a broody hen, read down about a third of the page.

Good luck, mine just hatched out six eggs! I tell ya, it is a heck of alot less stressful with mama (providing she's a good one, of course!)than a dang bator! lol