Eglu Go With 2m Run For Sale

[sparkysmum]

Hi this is a new situation for us & one we have no experience of. Our araucana Pom has become broody & we're a bit lost . We would ideally like to break the broodieness and so far have tried putting ice cubes under her ( as recommended in FAQ) But no joy. Will try the cold water treatment tomorrow. However I would really appreciate some advice on this in simple terms

 

We have read the FAQ on the topic but I think I'd like to hear of what works for people. I'd also like to hear what we should do in terms of keeping her adequately fed if she doesn't willingly leave her (very pretty) nest

 

Thanks in anticipation as always, Allison & Hazie

[sadietoo]

Fortunately I am lucky because I only have two chooks, so my recent policy with my broody Lt Sussex has been to close the eglu door as soon as the other one has laid her egg for the day...then at night time I have the nest box closed off. I have also been leaving the eglu door open at night to keep them a bit cooler...and have plunged her into a bucket of coolish water (not freezing cold!) a couple of times

Many people recommend a broody cage (I just don't have one that fits my big girl!) ...but you have to be quite tough to go through with that (my banties previously fitted in the cage I have and they make you feel very very guilty ...poor little sausages), bless them and their little topsy turvy hormones!

 

Good luck....the main thing is making sure they are fed and watered, but I have found generally if you turf them out the coop/nest box, they will find something to eat and drink before returning...Also if they are sitting on the nest don't forget to check for creepy crawlies!

[Tweety]

Hi, I have found that the best - and most reliable - way to solve this problem is the broody cage. I always feel very sorry for the poor broody girl, but I think it's the quickest way of dealing with the situation. It usually takes about 3 days in my experience, and hasn't failed yet! Good luck.

[Guest]

It's the 'broody cage' method for our chooks too. Just wear gauntlets if you have a particularly vicious hen

[jellykelly]

No fair - I want a broody!!!

 

I keep buying breeds that supposedly go go broody - but no, not one!

[marylockett]

i tried everything but no luck and then at approx 3 weeks they both decided to give it up and all now well in the Lockett eglu so my advice is put them out each day so they eat but wait it out-yesterday 1 started laying again about a week since she stopped being broody

[shoura]

Cilla has just spent 3 days and 4 nights in the broody cage and it seems to have worked (there should be a "fingers crossed" smilie ) She didn't seem at all unhappy in there despite vociferous protests to begin with!!

When she was broody the first time a few months ago I waited it out and turfed her off the nest once or twice a day to get food and water but the broody cage was really much simpler!