Saronne Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 One of my buff Sussex bantams went broody a couple of weeks ago. I've done everything except put her in a broody cage (I don't have one). Anyway, I've been looking after her and making sure she's not got creepy crawlies, etc. and is eating properly. Since then, my other buff Sussex bantam has gone broody and yesterday, two Marans were squashed in the nest box flat as fluffy pancakes and growling for England! Not sure what to do with so many broodies. Do they set each other off, or is it the time of year, OR is it a purebreed thing? Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 A bit of everything - I don't think 'medically' we can say broodiness is catching but it does seem to go in waves...one out, at least some out, if not all out Mostly I'd say its the hormones at this time of the year, and personally I think hybrids can go broody as much as many PBs; which is good or bad depending on your point of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I would like to add that as of this afternoon, Elvis 1 (one of my lovely Legbars) has also joined the broody crew (now 5 girls). I agree that it's hormones gone mad. I noticed that when I turfed her out of the nestbox, she strutted around and then flapped her wings angrily and gave an almighty chicken screech - a bit like an angry woman with pms. No doubt she was swearing at me. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Space Chick Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I think mine have a broody relay race, its seems that as soon as one stops, they pass the baton on to someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
