branagan Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hello, I have five bantum hens in an eglu cube, but always seem to have at least half of them broody and not laying any eggs. When it first happened I sorted the 2 hens out by putting them in a cage for 2 days and a month later they started laying again. But within a day of these chickens being 'cured' 3 more became broody! I have been going around in circles like this for a few months now and don't just miss the eggs but also seeing the chickens in the garden! At the moment I have 4 broody and 1 ok. I have tried the cage situation but I think I will just end up with more changing their mind again. I wonder if it is their particular hybrid? I am wondering about getting 2/3 Warren hens which I know from friends are good layers and seeing if they might change the dynamics/behaviour for the better? If anyone has any advise or suggestions it will be very welcome! Thank you. Alice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 It might be a bit of a squeeze with 2 more hybrids. Pure breeds, and bantams are more likely to go broody . You could put them in the run all day, or dunk them all to snap them out of the broodyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
