Why does my hen do this?

[Melnich]

Why is my broody hen moving her eggs from nest box to nest box?
The other day I found 3 in a different nest box (I know they’re hers cuz I marked them) and now today there are 2 different ones in a different nest box… is she trying to abort them? Is she trying to cool them? Do I leave them? Put them back under her? I’ve been putting them back under her…. Today is day 14 of 21

 

[nuthatched]

She's seeking privacy.

 

[Melnich]

Shes by herself-the others are let out right away in the am (there are only 3 other ones)

 

[nuthatched]

Shes by herself-the others are let out right away in the am (there are only 3 other ones)

Is the nest box dark and secluded?

 

[Melnich]

Is the nest box dark and secluded?

Yes

 

[nuthatched]

Yes

Have you checked for mites or lice that could be bothering her?

 

[Melnich]

Have you checked for mites or lice that could be bothering her?

I checked- doesn’t seem to have any issues

 

[McChooky]

Why is my broody hen moving her eggs from nest box to nest box?
The other day I found 3 in a different nest box (I know they’re hers cuz I marked them) and now today there are 2 different ones in a different nest box… is she trying to abort them? Is she trying to cool them? Do I leave them? Put them back under her? I’ve been putting them back under her…. Today is day 14 of 21

If she's separated from the other hens and all the eggs are hers how many eggs does she have? Does she have too many?Something may be disturbing her.Can rats or snakes get inside the nest? The eggs may not be viable.

 

[McChooky]

Update? They should be hatching soon