My chicken hasn't come out all day and is lying down in her coup.

[pgpoultry]

Does she let out a low growling type noise or peck when you approach her?

Has she lost breast/belly feathers?

If the answer to either of these is yes then she is broody.

Sandie

 

[Mrs MIA]

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I would separate her completely. I usually cull birds with respiratory problems because I can't take the chance of it spreading. But there are antibiotics that you can give in the water that should clear it up. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in.

 

[HelenKirby]

Thanks a lot. I will get some antiobiotics for her and will buy some fertilised eggs for the broody hen!

Thank you everyone for all your help!

 

[Mrs MIA]

You're welcome. Good luck with your broody!