She's not right. She fluffs, preens and goes back to the box...

[suepewlew]

Are you using her to hatch chicks? If not then best to break her broodiness promptly - I find the best way is a crate /cage, no bedding. A couple of days and nights. .. Best to break her if not hatching eggs for her health, because they usually don't eat properly and not look after themselves as they would usually because they are sitting all day and night (besides quick toilet /eat break) and often loose weight when broody too.

Oh, Good to know. Guess I need to find a cage...
Could I use a cardboard box?
Maybe I need to explore this some more.

Thank you!

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Oh, Good to know. Guess I need to find a cage...
Could I use a cardboard box?
Maybe I need to explore this some more.

Thank you!

Well not sure if it work with a cardboard box as you need airflow to help cool the broody hen's hormones. (And I'm not sure if she may try to eat it or tear it up to use for a nest)