patsylabrador Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Do bantams do community broodiness? It started last week when we had several days of constant rain and they stopped coming out. I was wondering if it triggered something. They look well, their combs are bright red and they come out for food,playing etc but then go back into their coop for most of the day. I was getting an egg from one of them but that has stopped now. Does this sound familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Well its not a scientific fact as such but groups of hens have been known to go broody together - bantams or LF! It also could just be that they're fed up with the wet and cold (staying in) and/or they need worming (no eggs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity F Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh, that sounds familiar alright... My three pekins are thoroughly disgusted with the weather at the moment (snow, mist, rain). They come barreling out for their breakfast, have a scratch about, then go straight back to bed. Any sight or sound of me (ie possible treats and snacks), they're our again like lightning - but the eggs have definitely slowed too. I don't think it's actual broodyness, per se - I would also go back to bed in the miserable weather if I could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Isn't it a bit like nuns and synchronised menstrual cycles? Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
