A little background info:
I have a large flock of about 150 chickens, that free-ranges all day long. I live in South Texas where the heat is a concern, and I closely monitor the hens for heat stress. They have about 4 industrial sized fans going 24/7 in the coop, and I do what I can to keep them as comfortable as possible.
Right now I have about 15 broodies, and I need to break them all. (In April we had another 7 or so broodies hatch chicks, and I mail ordered about 20 chicks to fill in any broodies that were low on hatch rates) I don’t want anymore chicks right now!!
I have a very large wire rabbit hut that I usually use to break broodies in. It is situated on the outside of the coop, because it is so large and bulky) I have fit a maximum of 8 broodies in it at one time(this is a little crowded because I have 4 divided spaces, and will have to pair them up). It is covered, so provides shade, however with this scorching heat, I feel it may be a mistake to put them in there.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed right now, I am not sure how to successfully break them all!
These girls are multiplying at an alarming rate. 2 days about I only had 6 broody hens!!!
Does anyone have suggestions on breaking hens on a large scale that has worked?
I have tried many different ways, however the ole wire cage is the only one that has been successful for me so far.
I am debating ordering more wire from amazon, and making smaller cages that can be hung from inside the coop..
Any thoughts on this?
I have a large flock of about 150 chickens, that free-ranges all day long. I live in South Texas where the heat is a concern, and I closely monitor the hens for heat stress. They have about 4 industrial sized fans going 24/7 in the coop, and I do what I can to keep them as comfortable as possible.
Right now I have about 15 broodies, and I need to break them all. (In April we had another 7 or so broodies hatch chicks, and I mail ordered about 20 chicks to fill in any broodies that were low on hatch rates) I don’t want anymore chicks right now!!
I have a very large wire rabbit hut that I usually use to break broodies in. It is situated on the outside of the coop, because it is so large and bulky) I have fit a maximum of 8 broodies in it at one time(this is a little crowded because I have 4 divided spaces, and will have to pair them up). It is covered, so provides shade, however with this scorching heat, I feel it may be a mistake to put them in there.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed right now, I am not sure how to successfully break them all!
These girls are multiplying at an alarming rate. 2 days about I only had 6 broody hens!!!
Does anyone have suggestions on breaking hens on a large scale that has worked?
I have tried many different ways, however the ole wire cage is the only one that has been successful for me so far.
I am debating ordering more wire from amazon, and making smaller cages that can be hung from inside the coop..
Any thoughts on this?
Once it gets to be so many, the names are slower to come to mind. I don't have anywhere near that many, but I know that it'd be so easy to get that many. Chickens and ducks are so flipping addictive! It's crazy. 
