fantasticjudyann Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Mabel is driving me up the wall. She keeps getting broody in spite of putting her in the broody cage 4 times. I have left her there for 3 days with food and water each time. She comes out and is OK and laying for a bit then she starts all over again. It seems to be sunshine that does it, not that we have had much recently. Any ideas anyone? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Try dipping her posterior (Only her posterior) into a bucket of cold water for no more than a few seconds. Worked for me. Don't to it often though or there are risks of the hen getting pneumonia. She won't like it, so keep a firm hold, and expect a bit of splashing Best of luck , Mr Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've got one of those chickens too ....if you find anything that works (other than the broody cage) let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
