The Rivetts Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 We have had our Rhode Island Red for about 3 months now, and both our girls free-range across several large gardens, covering I guess about 3 acres. For a month or so, Nutmeg has been laying away from home. We found the first stash, but have not found her eggs for the last 3 weeks. She has not come home for the last 3 nights, though after the 1st night she came home in the morning for her breakfast. We never see any foxes as a neighbour is a sheep-farmer and shoots on site. Is it possible that since it is warm and she has a large stash of eggs, she has gone broody? Any advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I hope that's the explanation. Keep us posted. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midori Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I have no answers, but I hope she is OK and comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rivetts Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Wow, this forum is so good! Within 10 minutes of me posting here, one of our neighbours [also a chicken-keeper, but his don't free-range] came to say he had found her brooding in the depths of his shrubbery. She had laid 10 beautiful big eggs, and has a bare breast - she would clearly make a good chicken mummy. She is now shut in the run with some nice mealworms, as she has got a bit thin in the last few days, and both girls are going to get their wings clipped before bedtime to see if we can keep them on their own land. Think a couple of days of confinement is probably a good idea, just till she gets back to normal. Thanks for your support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Glad Nutmeg is back home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 That's great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 That's great news. Was about to reply that one if ours disappeared for a few days than reappeared. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Fantastic news!!!! When I read your first post, I decided not to reply because I was convinced it was going to have ended badly!! What a relief!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 brilliant news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
