One of my Australorps is broody, how long does this usually last? No rooster, we just use them for e

[island5]

I have 5 Austalorps and one of them is broody and will not get out of the nesting box! Even if I collect the eggs, she still sits there, no food, no water. I've been making her get outside (physically move her out of the coop!) so she eats and drinks, once a day or so. How long does this last for? My little daughter usually likes to collect the eggs but with her laying there, it makes it hard! Thanks!

 

[Starcey]

One of our Rhode Island Reds did this for several weeks until we put her in a separate cage, one that allowed air to flow underneath her. Within 2 days she was back to normal and hanging with the rest of the girls. Good luck to you.