desteys_jazz Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi everyone, i've got 2 of my own hens and am looking after my brother in laws 3 hens for the week. the 5 hens actually started off together in febuary when he got them but decided 5 was to many so we had 2 off of him. 2 of the hens have settled in really well but one hasn't. shes loosing some feathers and has gone completely bald underneath. she also seems to be nesting and won't come out of nesting box unless i literally remove her myself. and is sitting on the eggs. i can't tell if shes actually laying her self or not as shes sitting on the other chooks eggs as well. any advice would be apreciated. many thanks Emma x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Sounds like she may be broody, to me. Broody hens often pluck the feathers off their chest themselves when they are broody. If she's on the nest constantly, you need to make sure you move her off to eat and drink, which sounds like you are. If you need to snap her out of the phase there are some good links in the FAQ about this. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Sound broody to me too. My Cynthia went broody at the end of last year and still hasn't grown back her belly feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 She does sound broody, but do check her for lice as well. Pop a freezer pack wrapped in a towel in the nets and try and cool her down a bit. She should get the hint and snap out of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Sounds broody to me too. Article **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
