Leicester_H Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hi all, I'm stuck at work. Just had call from husband - Chikki is STILL in nest box - we thought she was laying an egg when I left at 8am (4 hours ago). Apparently she seems fine otherwise, so I suggested giving her some water - she has drunk this. She has been a little 'off-colour' recently - nothing major - few soft eggs - lost some feathers (particularly on breast) - but mostly seems fine - eating & drinking fine - she doesn't seem to like the warmer weather and is much livelier on the cooler days. Age - 18 months (ish) So, my guess/hope is she's suddenly gone broody - does this seem likely ? - or do I need to dash home and do something ????????????? Any advice, gratefully received, Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Sounds possible. Don't dash home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for reassurance, Egluntine How can a £10 chicken cause so much 'worry' ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 They certainly can be a worry can't they? Some of mine are going half heartedly broody at the moment too Hazel. Given half a chance they will sit on the nest all day, but I find if I chuck them off as soon as they've laid they snap out of it pretty quick. Hope Chikki pulls her socks up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks both. Brin just called - Chikki is now out in the run again - so its sounds like Snowy's "half heartedly broody " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 you dont need to pop home, but your boss doesnt know that, just pretend that its really urgent and then get some time off. as long as she s eating and drinking she should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 you dont need to pop home, but your boss doesnt know that, just pretend that its really urgent and then get some time off.as long as she s eating and drinking she should be fine I'm lucky in that I don't have fixed hours (so can go home anytime) BUT there'll just be the same work to be done when I return. Anyway - off soon to have a word with her - see what its all about !! Thanks for your concern - its great to be able to get such quick responses from knowlegable people. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
