- Apr 25, 2013
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Hello! I'm quite a newbie when it comes to chickens.
I have had a pair of hens for about 7 months now and they have been brilliant, good layers every day and not a problem to date. However, today one of the hens would not leave the nest, she came out for food and then straight back in. I left them a bit then decided to clean them out. I chucked some raisins in and she then appeared out of the coop but a lot more subdued than normal. She stayed out while i cleaned the coop but went straight back in after. Logic may say that she is broody but she is not sat on any eggs and she is very quiet, not aggressive or defensive.
We did notice yesterday that her egg was smashed in the nest and she now has yolk down the back of her legs, so do not know whether this may provoke broodiness?
We're quite confused as to what could be wrong although it may be obvious to someone else. Not sure what to do as she has eaten and drunk but is now back in the nest, not sure whether to discourage this behaviour or leave her be.
Any help appreciated!
Thanks
Anna
I have had a pair of hens for about 7 months now and they have been brilliant, good layers every day and not a problem to date. However, today one of the hens would not leave the nest, she came out for food and then straight back in. I left them a bit then decided to clean them out. I chucked some raisins in and she then appeared out of the coop but a lot more subdued than normal. She stayed out while i cleaned the coop but went straight back in after. Logic may say that she is broody but she is not sat on any eggs and she is very quiet, not aggressive or defensive.
We did notice yesterday that her egg was smashed in the nest and she now has yolk down the back of her legs, so do not know whether this may provoke broodiness?
We're quite confused as to what could be wrong although it may be obvious to someone else. Not sure what to do as she has eaten and drunk but is now back in the nest, not sure whether to discourage this behaviour or leave her be.
Any help appreciated!
Thanks
Anna