When to block nest

[tinakevin]

Hi all this is day 16 for my 3 broody hens. When should I close off the nest to the other hens. I don't want to move the broodies as I had a bad experience with that last time. When do the Brodie's go into their own lockdown. I don't want to close it off too early so they can't get food and water

 

[PD-Riverman]

Hi all this is day 16 for my 3 broody hens. When should I close off the nest to the other hens. I don't want to move the broodies as I had a bad experience with that last time. When do the Brodie's go into their own lockdown. I don't want to close it off too early so they can't get food and water

My broody hens do not leave their nest on day 19, 20, 21.