L Marques Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hi. my name is Laura does anyone know anything about broody chickens i have one sitting on eggs and she hasnot had anything to eat for a day.Can anybody help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm no expert, but there's loads about broody behaviour in this thread in the FAQ here: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=14370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Marques Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm no expert, but there's loads about broody behaviour in this thread in the FAQ here: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=14370 Ok thank you i am a bit lost in this forum i seem to go in the wrong places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If she isn't getting off the nest to eat or drink, you will need to physically remove her from the nest and place her by the food and water at least once a day, she may complain a little. Don't worry your eggs will be fine and she will return to sit on them after she has eaten. I am no expert either, just a little advice I thought might help Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty14 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 You do need to physically remove broody hens from nests. They may screech and fluff up but pick em up and turf em out is my motto. We bought a standard pet cage that we use for broodies (adapted with a perch and feeding bowls) - they get put in there for a couple of days and they soon give up. If you have no option try throwing a few ice cubes in the nest box as this will cool them somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
