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[HummingSeramas]

:yiipchick hi what to do when hen goes broody and she won't get off even with water? Or blocking her out of her coop??:/

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

The best thing to do is block off the nest or put her in a box of some sort with no bedding or eggs. Give her food and water. She should break within a few days. Here is a link for more info on breaking them https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/encouraging-or-discouraging-broodiness-in-your-hens

Best of luck!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Mountain Peeps gave you a nice link to check out. Good luck with breaking your broody.

 

[drumstick diva]

You could try putting her in a crate off the ground so cool air flows beneath her. Some people use those frozen "blue ice blocks" wrapped in a towel so the hen has to sit on lay on them.

 

[HummingSeramas]

Couldnt I just freeze ceramic eggs or give her a nice pack to sit on?

 

[mymilliefleur]

Glad you joined!

You got some good advise from the other members. Moving your hen to a new coop or cage for a couple of days usually is sufficient.