Grantos Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Hi all. We got our chickens about a month ago and are no end of fun with their different personalities however over the last week our silkie has been staying in the nesting box, roosting on the floor of the coop and reluctant to leave the coop at all she has also stopped laying. Has anyone any ideas if this is normal for the time of year ? (I do understand that they may not lay over the darker months). Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Sounds like your silky is broody. They stop laying and prepare to sit on a clutch of eggs. Best to stop this, as it will take energy out of her. Take a look at this video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantos Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...