ebg Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Hi folks I have four young bantams, they started laying in beginning of June, almost immediately one went broody. I thought it would stop after a month but now the others are now following suit, Two are definitely broody and their combs have gone pale. my question is how can I manage this when I work all day and have an Eglu therefore the others go into lay? If I block it the others cant get in. The others are still laying alongside the broody one. I turf them out every time I see them in the coop, and they go and feed and wander around the garden. Im due to go away on holiday for a week any tips? thanks Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 If you re about to go away then probably best to let nature take it's course and deal with things when you get back....if they are still broody. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebg Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thank you, Whats the longest they can stay in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebg Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Soapdragon I think you just replied but I think ive clicked on something as I cant see your second post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Ah, I was just saying that maybe it's best to wait and deal with things when you get home.....if they are still broody then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 They can stay broody for quite a while. You can try to break the broodies before you go using a broody cage, but might not be easy. My Merel can stay broody for weeks on end. But I have no means to isolate her to break her broodyness. (Very close living neighbours) When I’m home, I do turf her out and even take her out of the run. She will try to get back in for most of the day, but it does bring down her broodyness. I don’t have any predators though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebg Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 ok thanks, ill have to leave them, like you, I have no way separating them . I have to continue to boot her off when I can and if I know that the others have laid for the day ill close the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Good idea. When you're back, set her up in a broody cage (details in the FAQ section, although this humid weather is making them relentlessly broody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
