chick wiggle Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I was hoping against hope Noodle would give up some time soon as she has been broody over 3 weeks now I finally bit the bullet this afternoon and put her in the cage. how could she give up this freedom For this? I am a bit concerned that the wire on the cage floor (was roof) is a bit too far apart for her feet. I was thinking of putting in some of the wire skirt of the eglu run in there for her. What do you think, or is this defeating the object? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I dont know the answer to your question ... But noodle is so cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsin Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oooh she is just adorable! Is she a Frizzle? What colour is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thank you, she is a red frizzle and i think shes gorgeous Stubborn little madam though I have put the roosting bars in the cage for her as her little feet really couldnt cope with the wire bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 She is a darling Sandie. I would have done the same as you. I'm sure she will snap out of it in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oh I hope so Shirl, its breaking my heart to see her in there but i can tell already she has lost weight just from picking her up so she needs to be snapped out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I know, it's a shame about the not eating much thing. This time with Princessa I just kept giving her all the things the others have, mealworms and treats as well as her usual feed, and she ate really well the whole six weeks, so not gone down hill at all. She is in the trees for the first time tonight. Just got Little Pingu to sort out in the next day or so, she has been broody for 2 weeks. I wonder which one will be next. Try not to worry. {Hugs} Easy to say I know.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Bless she wants to be a mum you rotten chicken mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Don't waver! My Pekin has just spent 3 days in the broody cage and it did the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Aw Sandie she is a sweetie, I think it would break my heart too having to do that (and probably will have to at some stage) Hope she comes to her senses really soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 It took 3 days of badtempered stamping from Blossom in the broody cage...actually the run with the house door kept closed so she couldn't get in there to nest or roost.....& she snapped out of it.....I'm weakening this time though & have left a message with a friend who has pairs of Pekins to see if I can get some eggs for her to sit on Noddle is such a pretty girl......shame the friend doesn't have any frizzles nor reds in his flock Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks for the support, I have stayed strong and she stayed in her cage through the night, she was chuntering this morning but looking well if not happy She is also eating really well, I suppose theres nothing else for her to do in their! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm weakening this time though & have left a message with a friend who has pairs of Pekins to see if I can get some eggs for her to sit on Oh heck! Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm weakening this time though & have left a message with a friend who has pairs of Pekins to see if I can get some eggs for her to sit on Oh heck! Go for it. I'm awaiting the return phone call ......and the has been scrubbed & poultry shielded ready to return to its nursery status of last year.with the aid of the big girls of course Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm weakening this time though & have left a message with a friend who has pairs of Pekins to see if I can get some eggs for her to sit on Oh heck! Go for it. I'm awaiting the return phone call ......and the has been scrubbed & poultry shielded ready to return to its nursery status of last year.with the aid of the big girls of course Sha x Awwwwwwwwwwwww, lovely. can't wait for news of the x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Oooo more new chickiewickies let us know if you get them Sha I've fallen out with my incubator as out of 24 eggs, i got 2 girls and 3 boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Maybe you need to give Noodle a go then..maybe she'll have more success than the inccy Still waiting for the phone call............ Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Nope, no eggies for Noodle hopefully she'll snap out of it tomorro I think probably the problem with the incy was a) wrong time of year b) ebay eggs and c) the postal system plus my inexperience Aww, whats going on with your eggs then Sha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Nope, no eggies for Noodle hopefully she'll snap out of it tomorrow ? I wish my broody Pekin would. She's been in the 'sin bin' for three weeks now with no sign of giving up. I've even resorted to dunking her in cold water. On the odd occcation when I think I've won, she heads straight back to the nest box. Shutting the door doesn't work, she simply camps out in front of it . Humm. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Stubborn little madams aint they Andrew, Im really hoping i can let her out of the cage tomorro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Ooo I like noodle. She's a bantam? - but she looks big. Aren't bantams small, or have I misunderstood along the line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hope Noodle will be sensible tomorrow Sandie Andrew - I went through 6 weeks with my Silkie Big Suze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hope Noodle will be sensible tomorrow Sandie Andrew - I went through 6 weeks with my Silkie Big Suze And thats why Noodle is in the cage, i couldnt take another 3 weeks of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Princessa did the same when she was young, camped out in full sun infront of the pop hole, and believe me that is hot hot hot over here at mid day, and on a concrete floor. They are truly mad when broody. A hen at the Camel Park near us, went broody where they were building new staging for the clients to get on the camels, they were arc welding right in front of her and she never moved for three weeks. She 11 chicks and walked away. Tough, or what. We under estimate these girls of ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
