I would leave her amongst the flock in the run. I have had broodies sit for up to 3 months until they lose enough weight to break themselves. It's better to break them.
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My bantams have set that long. I tried waiting them out one year. One that has been setting since the middle of May finally broke while another one is still at it. I have too many broodies too. They just keep coming.I really hate the thought of trying to break one, but almost all of my laying hens have done one round this year, some have done round 2! I now have 2 hens sitting together on nothing. Round 2 for them also. I have way too many chicks as it is,and don't need their egg production, so i was going to let them sit. They could actually try for 3 months or more??
Guess I'll give them a couple eggs from another pen.
Thanks - that is good advice. I will leave her with the flock. So here is something to add to the broody chicken conversation (I hope I don't get racked over the coals for this...)I would leave her amongst the flock in the run. I have had broodies sit for up to 3 months until they lose enough weight to break themselves. It's better to break them.