My broody is looking kinda odd

[Egg Rookie 2010]

She has 8 days to go. She is a real trooper because it is very hot here. Her pretty red comb is looking very pale. Is this normal? She does get off for about 15 minutes a day to eat/drink and dust bathe. I check on her frequently and she appears to be ok but that color has me concerned. Thanks for your input.

 

[heatherkh]

I think it's pretty normal for them to look a little ragged toward the end. My broody looks the same, and she does get of at least 1x a day to take care of herself. She is DETERMINED. But she doesn't peck at me when I stroke her feathers.

We have about 10 days to go.

 

[Egg Rookie 2010]

Hmmm...mine doesnt want me even thinking about touching her!

 

[Tracydr]

Maybe you could give her some high protein, high iron treats, like boiled or baked beef liver?

 

[sourland]

Check to make sure that the nest site is not infested with mites. They can devastate a brooding hen causing severe anemia and even death upon occassion.