- May 5, 2011
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This gal is 8 mos old, had 3 of them, one was a roo, someone who wanted him got him, kept the 2 pullets. When they started laying 2 mos ago, shortly afterward she started broody clucking. I put them in with the flock. and she got much worse. if the Rooster gets anywhere near her, she poofs herself up, spreads her wings like shes protecting her chicks(none) and runs around like a crazy thing. other hens can set her off too. Her breast is Not hot like a real broody would be. This seems really abnormal, could something be wrong with her, crazy or some weird hormone thing???? she does NOT sit in a nest xcept to lay and she gets out soon. Ive had BO's before, they are wonderful chickens and I had one i named mama cause she would set me some eggs every year, a really nice gal, she just got old. I'm about to just go ahead and put her down since this seems so abnormal. I dont know if maybe some 24 hr lite treatment might help or any other thoughts on this would be appreciated. Ive broken a few other broodies with the cage off the ground and cold dunks on their breasts, but this seems differant.
Thanks ahead of time!
Thanks ahead of time!