What's this screeching noise my girl makes when she lays?

[Judy]

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Going broody has nothing to do with having fertile eggs, or even having eggs. They will go broody on air. It's their hormones telling them to do it. Here's a good article:
http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Broody-Hens-1.html

Some of mine make the same noise while on the nest if I come anywhere near. Some of my broodies do, too; others just growl quietly. As the broodies get accustomed to my checking on them, they do quiet down. I agree it's a "leave me alone, get outta here" noise.

 

[7L Farm]

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Going broody has nothing to do with having fertile eggs, or even having eggs. They will go broody on air. It's their hormones telling them to do it. Here's a good article:
http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Broody-Hens-1.html

Some of mine make the same noise while on the nest if I come anywhere near. Some of my broodies do, too; others just growl quietly. As the broodies get accustomed to my checking on them, they do quiet down. I agree it's a "leave me alone, get outta here" noise.

Agree , I want eggs. Their doing their part leave them alone.I bring them treats & if ones laying I wait till she's done laying to serve the treats. Guess , I'm crazy but I wanna be fare. It's a give & take world.

 

[craftychicken]

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Thanks!
yes, that was our "Red"

 

[ambok]

sounds like she's crying