ChooksNZ
Chirping
So it’s the middle of Winter here, and she’s only about 9 months old, but Betty has decided she’s broody. She’s sitting firmly on those eggs, just staring back at me, and refusing to move an inch.
This is my first time with a broody hen, so I’m trying to work out what to do. I have no roosters, so the eggs are not fertile.
In a bit of a panic, I’ve read the entire internet today (!!), but I’m still not sure what to do. My question is - what’s the kindest approach that’s likely to be the best for Betty? I’m not bothered about her stopping laying eggs, I just want to do what’s best for her - she’s a very spoilt chicken, and I’m definitely at the bottom of the pecking order.
Should I just leave her to do her own thing (which is my usual approach with all things chicken related), or try and break her broodiness?
This is my first time with a broody hen, so I’m trying to work out what to do. I have no roosters, so the eggs are not fertile.
In a bit of a panic, I’ve read the entire internet today (!!), but I’m still not sure what to do. My question is - what’s the kindest approach that’s likely to be the best for Betty? I’m not bothered about her stopping laying eggs, I just want to do what’s best for her - she’s a very spoilt chicken, and I’m definitely at the bottom of the pecking order.
Should I just leave her to do her own thing (which is my usual approach with all things chicken related), or try and break her broodiness?