Yolky Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 if I have my broody in the 'slammer' how will I know when she isn't broody any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 My thoughts as well - currently banning my broody two from the nesting box once the others have laid. But when do I let them in to lay eggs again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I leave mine 3 full days and nights. You find they'll be much less growly. I always let my broody free range after her stint in the slammer it gives me time to see if she runs straight back to the nestbox. If she's still broody she'll be back on the nest the first chance she gets. In which case, back in the slammer. Never had a problem if I stick to the 3 day rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I do the same as Moochoo, it usually works but one of mine has been persistently broody this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 They stop snapping and puffing themselves up and start showing an interest in food and their surroundings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I put Molly in her cage for 3 days and nights then watched very carefully to see if she fluffed up on the nest box the next day. If she had, she'd have been straight back in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I let them out when they stop fluffing and growling, but keep an eye on them to make sure they're not just pretending!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
