One of my free range hens, I was told she was a black sex link, has been sitting in the nest box for the past several days. Yesterday, and the day before, she threw an absolute hissy fit when we reached under her to check for eggs. I didn't consider that she might be broody until I went out to check for eggs today she was sitting there again. I didn't disturb her to check for eggs, but instead went to the other nest box to check and it was full. Maybe my other girls are using the other nest box because she is hogging the nest box?
How do I know for sure if she is broody? If she is, what do I do? Leave her eggs or continue to gather them? Just let her sit it out?
BTW, we have no roos except the 8 week old guys that we've only let out of their enclosed run (for 10-15 minutes) for the first time the day before yesterday.
How do I know for sure if she is broody? If she is, what do I do? Leave her eggs or continue to gather them? Just let her sit it out?
BTW, we have no roos except the 8 week old guys that we've only let out of their enclosed run (for 10-15 minutes) for the first time the day before yesterday.