Chickabee Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 For all the years I've kept chickens I've had the very hippy way of thinking "just let them get on with it". However when my Brahma went broody I knew I had to do something. I've now broken 2 Broodies in just over a week. The cage is ready and set up for the next one. I take back everything I've said in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ha I've currently got one serama due to come out of 'chicken jail' today and as soon as she's out the other broody goes in. I had the brilliant idea of attaching the cage (wire cat carrier) to a corner of the run at about face height so it doesn't take up any floor space - methinks this is going to become a permanent feature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I do always feel bad, but when they come out pretty much un-broody 3 days later I'm always glad I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Glad to hear it Short stint in the broody crate is much better than sitting losing condition and attracting Red Mite for weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Fazackerly!!! I have 3 broodies rotating through mine right now, with one of the silver sussex bantams being the current occupant - she is an evil cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Fazackerly I thought my family and I were the only weirdo's who said that Colonel Fazackerly Butterworth Toast Bought an old castle along with a ghost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 We had two broody Frizzle Pekins in an eglu together, parents left them to it not thinking much and now there are two chicks running around with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Whoops ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Aww, bless. Do you remember that little frizzle you had years ago? It would sit on your shoulder at shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Quigley! We bred him with Mabel the house chicken I had at uni and still have their grandkids here Only on this forum could I write that sentence and it make perfect sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 That was him!! You are sooo right Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
