Won't move

[chelswaterman]

I have a white leghorn hen that will not at any costs get off of a nest! She has been there for almost two days. There r no eggs under her n Ik that leghorns don't normally set eggs. so what could be the problem?

 

[dawg53]

I have a white leghorn hen that will not at any costs get off of a nest! She has been there for almost two days. There r no eggs under her n Ik that leghorns don't normally set eggs. so what could be the problem?

You're right. I've owned Leghorns and never had a broody. When you try to remove her from the nest; if she fluffs up and squawks at you, or peck at you...she's broody. Otherwise she might be eggbound. Then I recommend soaking her in a container of warm water up to her sides. Then gently massage her underside front to rear for about 20 minutes. Hopefully she'll lay an egg.

 

[chelswaterman]

Okay thank you soo much!

 

[chelswaterman]

Believe it or not but my leghorn is sitting she excepted eggs n she has a dozen under her! #excited

 

[dawg53]

Believe it or not but my leghorn is sitting she excepted eggs n she has a dozen under her! #excited

Really odd, but that's great news! I'm sure she'll be an excellent mama.... glad she's not eggbound.