Tried frozen water bottle to break broodyness

[aart]

Put them in as soon as you confirm broodiness (aka they want to sit in the nest at night). I believe it breaks them faster but even if it doesn't, it ends all the drama sooner rather than later.

Ditto Dat.

 

[Mrs. K]

You are all so tough, this time of year, I would cave and give her chicks!

 

[Ridgerunner]

One of her comrades is beginning to consider being broody so I may be dealing with both of them.

I've had as many as three broody hens in my 3' x 6' 1/2" hardware cloth bottomed brooder at one time. I did not have any problems. I'd be reluctant to try that with a small dog cage but it may work for two.

 

[aart]

You are all so tough, this time of year, I would cave and give her chicks!

We all don't have space for more birds.
Like you always say, it's for the good of the flock.

 

[RoyalChick]

I've had as many as three broody hens in my 3' x 6' 1/2" hardware cloth bottomed brooder at one time. I did not have any problems. I'd be reluctant to try that with a small dog cage but it may work for two.

I put one in. Sylvie. She has spent two nights on a nest.
I haven’t put the second one in with her yet as I don’t think the second one has fully made up her mind.
Here is Sylvie in her jail.