Why Are My Silkies Isolating?

[groovygirl180]

I have 7 hens-5 in one coop, and 2 Silkies in another. Every day, we let all the chickens out to roam, but then I noticed one of my Silkies would sit in the nesting box and not come out all day! She's not laying eggs anymore, just sits in the nesting box. We have to pick her up and put her outside to eat and get some sun. Then, a few weeks ago, the other Silkie started doing the same thing. They both just sit in the nesting box all day and night. Any idea what this is all about?

 

[BoundlessLove]

I can’t read your post. If you change it, may help to read.

 

[groovygirl180]

I can’t read your post. If you change it, may help to read.

What can't you read? Is it the font?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

How do they act when you pick them up to put them out? Do they make a weird noise and act irritated? Are there feathers inside the nesting box? Are their bellies missing feathers?

 

[SilverBirds]

Sounds like they've gone broody.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I agree, they're broody. Silkies are famous for it.