Broody Hens...Help

[CoraxAurata]

I moved her last night the nest box is an old shoe box. She is so broody I just lifted the shoe box hen and all and put it in the old rabbit hutch. She never shifted. I have put some water in there and also some food not sure what else I can do

Perfect!

[Hilary B]

With all these 'broody' threads, I'm starting to wonder whether it is the hens going broody, or the Grapes......

[Snadger]

With all these 'broody' threads, I'm starting to wonder whether it is the hens going broody, or the Grapes......

I'll have to take up knitting methinks..........

[walldanzig]

As this is the first time I have ever let broody hens hatch chicks I was hoping for a little bit of advice I work all day so only see the chickens first thing and last thing. But the broody ones always seem to be in the nest boxes. So I force them out or would they go out of their own accord. I am a natural born worrier so any input would be greatly appreciated

[Nicos]

OK- sorry- not been on much over the weekend ( as usual!)...are you wanting more advice???...I'm happy to help- but what d you want to know specifically??

[walldanzig]

I know i'm being a pain and appreciate all the help. I was just thinking should I make the broody hens go out for food and water or should I just leave them alone.

[Nicos]

They are stupid enough not to eat and drink for several days...yup- as far as I'm concerned for their own health they should be 'distracted' to eat , drink and poo!!

[LostthePlot]

I left my Welsummer to get off herself. She came out every couple of days or so or sometimes daily. She is way too narky to mess with her so I left her to her own devices. And yes, she did do one enormous poo whilst outside.