When I went out to lock the chickens up tonight, my RIR was sitting in her nesting box. Could she be going broody? She's 7 months old and has been laying for over a month. We do have a rooster. From what I've read, RIRs don't go broody that often. The funny thing is that I bought some eggs for the first hatch in my incubator; they should be here tomorrow.
We're in NY and even though today was quite warm, the cold weather will be back soon. I wouldn't mind her going broody but I don't want her or the chicks to be in danger from the cold. Their coop is not heated. Any advice? Thanks.