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Well they kind of are...

A hen has to be broody for at least 2 weeks before they will adopt chicks. If she's been broody for longer than 4 weeks, it's unlikely that she will come out of it on her own. Some people find the idea of a cage cruel, but it really isn't any different than having her sit in a nest all day and...

The longer a hen broods, the more condition she will loose. Broodies barely eat or drink, so letting them brood longer than it takes to incubate an egg is not good for their health.

Elevated wire cage with food and water but no bedding.