How long should broody be in cage?

[JLS]

How long do I keep my broody in the cage in order to break her? She's been there for 2 days so far.

 

[Ridgerunner]

It varies by the individual hen. Three days usually works but not always. They will eventually stop that clucking and the fluffed up look, but that is not a total guarantee she is broke.

 

[JLS]

Quote:So I should see if she's acting broody in the cage and if she's not I can try to let her out??

 

[bigoakhunter]

When I tried 2 days, it did not work. Three days usually works, some require 4 days.