AndyRoo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hello, Our Bovans nera hen is continually in the nesting box, sat on all the eggs trying to keep them warm, but she's less than 9 months old. She's been doing it every day for nearly 3 weeks. She doesn't squawk when I take her out or try and peck me or anything like that, she just goes and get some water and food, but if I come out in an hour's time, she's back in there and I usually have to boot her out again in order for her to get the message. Then I shut the door to ensure she can't go back. I'm not too worried about booting her out, but she has lost some weight. Is there an age at which hens are too young to be broody? I'm not quite sure what to do with her because I'm spending a lot of time doing college stuff, so I'm not always around to keep shooing her out. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Some of mine are more animated than others when they are broody, some are very quiet and make no noise while others growl, stick their feathers up and peck hard. Perhaps invest in a broody cage, that way she will be able to eat and drink too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 If she's old enough to lay, she's old enough to brood. Get her in a broody cage before she loses any more condition. I think there are instructions in the FAQ section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Oh ok. I thought they didn't tend to go broody until they were older. It's my first experience with one. None of the others have ever gone broody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
