Tracy Howes Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi - I need some help please. I have 3 chickens, but one( Rocky) has taken up residence in the nest box. This has lead to one of the other chickens laying her egg in the run, which has got broken and they ate it! Firstly, how do i stop Rocky from being broodie (I think this is what's happened) I have been collecting the eggs regularly. If i shut the eglu, then the others can't get in to lay their eggs. Secondly, what do i do about them having eaten an egg? Thanks xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Article **here** about managing broody hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 If she is broody, you can try turfing her off the nestbox as often as you are able, dunking her nether regions into a bucket of cold water, shutting the eglu door (if practicable) or if all that fails, put her into a broody cage (puppy crate or pet carrier can be used). If you find they are getting a taste for their own eggs, you can try putting some mustard into an egg to try to put them off the taste. (It won't do them any harm, it's just annoying if they get into the habit ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 yolko laid her first egg in the run and they ate it. dont worry about it , if it only happend once they shouldn't get in to a habit. yolko shelly poachie omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
