Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Chicken deficient]

My broody hen, Myrtle, doesn't seem to want to take her self off the nest at all. I have been taking her out myself, once a day in the morning, into the garden where she eats, drinks, has a scratch and a poo and then lets me know when she wants to go back to the nest.

In the afternoon I offer her more food and water on the nest, which she happily takes.

 

We are planning on going away for one or two nights. Our neighbour usually watches the chickens for me when we are not here, but I am worried about Myrtle being put off brooding if a 'stranger' takes her off the nest etc.

 

She is in a rabbit hutch in the garage, with food and water, and the door into the garden open for natural light. Would I be better off leaving her visually checked, but physically undisturbed whilst we are away?

How long can I leave her to look after herself? Would she eventually get off the nest when she really needed to?

 

Thanks

 

Worried chicken mummy

[Redwing]

The broody should be ok for a couple of days with not being moved. Some broodies will get up and move by themselves but even if she doesnt she will be ok

 

Just check for mites before you leave, not eating for a couple of days wont harm her but mites will

[Chicken deficient]

Thanks, no signs of mites on anyone! I'll make sure she has plenty to eat and drink just before we leave - I think I've managed to convince OH that we should only stay away one night, so it won't be so long for her.