I got Chicken Problems! Help. Broody Hen & Not Laying

[Sanfi_Flock]

Hi everyone!

So I have a flock of (6) hens.. (2) Tetra Tints (Chicka hei hei & Chicka white) , (1) Red Sex Link (Penny) , (1) Barred Rock (Chick Hicks), (1) Silkie (Edgar) & (1) Bantam Quail D'Anvers (McQueen). I have two separete issue:

One of my Tetras (Chicka white) and Edgar have gone broody. I have separated them and kept them out of the coop and run but they just dont break. Now the Chicka White is sitting on the Edgar like she is her baby. How do I end this? It has been over a week.

Then, Mcqueen has stopped laying eggs. She was giving us (1) egg every other day or so but has not laid in a week. She is acting normal but just hasn't laid.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[HumbleAmerican]

Broody hen needs to be put in a wire crate with food, water and a small piece of stable wood to roost off the floor with. Set the cage on blocks so there is airflow under her. I let them out at roost time each night. If they dart back to the nest, I put them back in jail until the next night.
When she jumps on the roost to sleep she's broken. Takes 2-3 days typically.

As for not laying there are multitudes of reasons. Short days, molting, stress, etc.

 

[aart]

How old are these birds, in months?
....and.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[Jenessa_096]

This happened to me too I broke two of my hens about a month ago, and they’re still not laying, is that normal?

 

[aart]

This happened to me too I broke two of my hens about a month ago, and they’re still not laying, is that normal?

Yes, if they stop laying this late in the year, they probably won't start again until the days get longer.

 

[HumbleAmerican]

This happened to me too I broke two of my hens about a month ago, and they’re still not laying, is that normal?

My broken broodies take 2-4 weeks to resume un spring summer. As far as I know it's normal for them to take a break after broodiness.

 

[Jenessa_096]

My broken broodies take 2-4 weeks to resume un spring summer. As far as I know it's normal for them to take a break after broodiness.

Thanks just wanted to make sure they were ok!

 

[Jenessa_096]

Yes, if they stop laying this late in the year, they probably won't start again until the days get longer.

Oh all right hope my other silkies don’t go broody!

 

[Sanfi_Flock]

How old are these birds, in months?
....and.....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
View attachment 2915488

Hi. We are in Hollister, CA (Bay Area/Central Coast. I updated my profile.

They are 8 months.

 

[aart]

Hi. We are in Hollister, CA (Bay Area/Central Coast. I updated my profile.

They are 8 months.

Not unusual for that age to have a partial molt their first fall/winter.
Do you free range?