quickcluck Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I've got a dog crate coming. soo what's the plan? do I let her sit in the tray or remove it for air flow? I know I stand it on blocks with food and water in it, and that she can sleep with her girls..... If I take the tray out, shall I put in something for her to perch on as surely the wire would hurt her little feet..... She is VERY hot and sweaty poor thing, it's so sad, when I turfed her out she sat on the floor in the same position then just went straight back in! How many days do i do think for? Man This is stressful! I think it's too cold for a good dunk, or should I dunk anyway? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I take the tray out and put it on the top, helps stop the others pooing on the poor broody I don't give anything to perch on. I'm also cruel and don't put mine back with the others at night. I'd give it 72 hours if you can. Be prepared for a lot of boking etc. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I agree with Claire about the tray. Putting them back at night defeats the point of the cage as she'll go and sit in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thanks guys, I did wonder how to stop the pooing problem!!! I've a feeling I need to be cruel to be kind. I was worried about her feet on the wire, I suppose she'll get used to it. It will be hard over night. Shall I leave her in the WIR or put her in the shed for warmth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 If you WIR is shelterd i'd leave her in there overnight. The nights are fairly warm now and she needs to cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I too was worried about my broody girl's feet on the wire of the broody cage, so have put a spare set of eglu roosting bars on the floor of the cage and this arrangement seems to work well. Keep your girl in the cage at night too - it just doesn't seem to work if you let them go back in to sleep with the others, as I have found out to my cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Best thing is turn the dog crate upside down so the tray becomes a roof (you might need to attach it permanetly so it stays put).Then put the cage on bricks to maximise airflow underneath and leave the hen inside it for 3-5 days.Standing on the wire cage wont do her any harm and the idea is to make her as uncomfortable as possible.Dont take her out of it at night because chances are she'll go straight for the nest box and you'll be back to square one.Just make sure she has access to food and water. Sometimes you've got to be cruel to be kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Here you go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thanks am just waiting for my crate now..... Am deciding whether to do it tonight or in the morning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I also have a broody at the moment, and she shall be going to in the crate for 3 days and nights from tomorrow, it is the best thing for her, even if I do feel evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 They're fine once they realise that they have their very own supply of food and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well she is in and banging about and squarking at the top of her voice. Not nice. I think the cage is too big so will look for a smaller one later. We are out most of the day, do you think she will be ok? Should she come out in the morning for a run around with her friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 When we have done it, we left them in completely for the 3 days - short sharp shock and it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I agree with Poached. I know it's hard but she really needs to stay in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Will leave her in no worries, now trying to track down a smaller cage as she is running about in this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 This is the size I got. It was from Ebay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Mine is similar to ANH's, I got it from my local pet shop, I don't know what it should be used for but is a perfect broody cage (I know as its seen enough action with my Wyandotte and Silkie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 The size isn't too much of a problem TBH, the main idea is to increase airflow to keep them cool and to get rid of any warm, comfy nesting places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Well we've just covered her up for the night in her own outside room, she was still moaning, so better luck tomorrow! At least she didn't spit her sweetcorn at me earlier! Soooooooo how do you know when they are done and can be let free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 If you let her out and she heads straight for the nestbox, you know she needs longer. It's trial and error really, but 72 hrs usually works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I usually do 3 days 24/7, that usually nips it in the bud but if they are still broody, then I give them a couple of days and do it again. That rarely happens though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 OK I'll let her out tuesday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Aww, it does feel really harsh doesnt it. but, Im going to be in the same boat as my frizzle has decided to go broody. Its gonna be an absolute killer leaving her in there so i know how you feel, downright evil if its anything like me. We will have to be strong together Its for their own good right? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 I know............. but even in her large palatial cage she looks like a battery hen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Aww, I feel more sorry for you than her! Its soooooo hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
