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I think I have my first broody Hen. Clarrisa has been spending a lot of time on the nest of late. I do not think that she is laying because we have only been getting two eggs a day from our three hens.
I have read a little about it and some suggestions are to dip her in cold water (which I don't like the sound of!), or to separate her for a week or so. Yesterday, after the two had laid, I took her off the nest and closed the door to the nest, she then ran about clucking away. She stood at the nest door for ages waiting for me to open it again.
She is eating ok, and otherwise is in good health.
Just like to hear what other people have done in this situation?
I have read a little about it and some suggestions are to dip her in cold water (which I don't like the sound of!), or to separate her for a week or so. Yesterday, after the two had laid, I took her off the nest and closed the door to the nest, she then ran about clucking away. She stood at the nest door for ages waiting for me to open it again.
She is eating ok, and otherwise is in good health.
Just like to hear what other people have done in this situation?
...I so nearly suggested that
....who would have them
I'm thinking of leaving her to have a go even though I've heard that they're not the best at brooding. Now need to (urgently) repair the spare coop for the teenagers so I can move them out of the broody coop and run!
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