How long do I keep my broody in the cage in order to break her? She's been there for 2 days so far.
Jun 10, 2010 #1 JLS Love my feathered babies! 13 Years May 29, 2009 551 70 261 Maine My Coop My Coop How long do I keep my broody in the cage in order to break her? She's been there for 2 days so far.
Jun 10, 2010 #2 Ridgerunner Enabler Premium Feather Member 13 Years 14 Years Feb 2, 2009 30,103 29,088 1,037 Southeast Louisiana 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.
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.
Jun 10, 2010 Thread starter #3 JLS Love my feathered babies! 13 Years May 29, 2009 551 70 261 Maine My Coop My Coop 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??
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??
Jun 10, 2010 #4 bigoakhunter Songster 10 Years Jul 29, 2009 553 7 131 Michigan When I tried 2 days, it did not work. Three days usually works, some require 4 days.