Odd behavior in Broody

[card5640]

Has anyone else had this happen? In my last 3 hatches ( 3 different hens) on the last day or 2 before the hatch out the Momma will turn her back, in the nest box and face the inside of the box. After they are all hatched out she then turns around..as if she wants privacy or something?

 

[RainbowBirds_of_a_Feather]

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Some Broodies of mine did the same. They would face their fluff toward the opening. It is nothing more than just to get comfortable in my book. But do not surprise them cause they may give you a swift peck for startling them.

 

[Mahonri]

just one of the many odd behaviors of broodies!

 

[card5640]

She is still back to, hatched out 2 yesterday morning and 2 last night and another is trying to hatch out right now, one dead still a bit wet. She's a friendly Mom no pecking when I lift her up, though she does poop everytime and it is watery and smelly!