Old hen?

[rtj18175]

We have a hen which we found 2 1/2 years ago, and thought she might be 1-2, but can't say since we never had chickens until her. She is a Bantam Brahma. She has been normal and a good layer. Two days ago we noticed she wanted to stay in the coop, in a nest. She lays an egg, but won't come out to free range. She makes a quivering noise. I keep water and food for her in the coop, but not sure she is eating or drinking. Could she be an old girl?

 

[RAsChickens]

Maybe. i'll tag @oldhenlikesdogs

 

[centrarchid]

Description consistent with hen being broody.

 

[rtj18175]

Description consistent with hen being broody.

We keep the yard chemical free, and they are getting 20% protein in their layer feed. Fresh water for all 7 everyday, and a very clean coop. She is the top of the pecking order. She makes a faint and weak noise. I took her out of the nest and noticed she was a little shaky for a few seconds on her feet. She retrieved herself back to the nest

 

[rtj18175]

We keep the yard chemical free, and they are getting 20% protein in their layer feed. Fresh water for all 7 everyday, and a very clean coop. She is the top of the pecking order. She makes a faint and weak noise. I took her out of the nest and noticed she was a little shaky for a few seconds on her feet. She retrieved herself back to the nest

If she is being broody, how do you stop it?

 

[rtj18175]

Description consistent with hen being broody.

Okay, we took the fake eggs out of the 3 nests we have. I read about broody just now, and you are probably correct. Thank you!