Cats and Chickens Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 We have returned from holiday to find one of our three girls has gone broody. Have finally managed to buy a suitable broody cage and have put her in this evening. Bit worried that it might be very cold for her overnight but will follow the instruction on here. Feel a bit sorry for her but at least she has eaten when i put her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 You could cover it up with a blanket overnight. I will be doing this to Cilla as soon as I have bought food and water containers from the petshop tomorrow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats and Chickens Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Yes I wondered about doing that but am concious that the whole point is too cool her down but don't want her to get hypothermia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 It is warm enough I'd say. A few weeks back I left my broody girl in the cage overnight in my WIR with no ill effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I did the same with no probs. However after a few weeks out of solitary, she's gone broody again!!!! But in solitary tomorrow is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I think it is warm enough too. I have one of my girls on day one in a broody cage, and I don't intend to cover her tonight. She is in the WIR, fenced off, in a dog crate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats and Chickens Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Ok I am reassured I won't cover her tonight she's in the wir thanks for comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
