Suffolk, VA

[BCS]

Hi from Suffolk, VA! I have a small group, just six. My biggest frustration this time of year is figuring out sick from broody. I have two in the nest box. If they're sick, I want to help!

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[N F C]

Hello, if you describe in detail how they are acting and even pictures if possible, maybe we can help you out.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Sick birds rarely hang out in nest boxes. Broodies and lower ranking bullied birds will however. If they fluff up and screech at you when you reach in, they are broody.

Enjoy your flock!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!!

I was born in Hampton, an AF brat I guess!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Take one out of the nest sit her on the ground. Usually if they are broody they will shriek like a banshee, maybe even try to peck you. Once on the ground a broody will puff up and run low to the ground while making a growling noise. Sometimes they make another clucking sound. The broody will run to water, food, and make a giant stinky poop before running back to her nest.