Renegade Hen help!

[Bestofsmall]

I have a wyandott who has gone rogue! They free range a few hours each day. But Ms.Maribel came up missing 2 weeks ago. I thought something got her ..3 days later she showed up in the yard, wouldn't come close but ate scratch I threw her then disappeared again! This has gone on for 2 weeks now every 3rd day she comes to eat then disappears before I can see where she's going! I think she may be on a nest nearby but I don't have a rooster! How long will it take for her to realize those eggs won't hatch?!

 

[SmiYa0126]

I would try to catch her and break her. They can be broody for a very long time, even into death.

 

[Bestofsmall]

Oh wow ty will try to catch her

 

[Bestofsmall]

We caught her! She seems a bit thinner & one of her eyes is closed but she's now in the pen with the rest of the girls. I'm going to keep them locked up for a few days hopefully that will break her or should I wait longer? Thanks for all the help.

 

[SmiYa0126]

Great! If you can make sure that the eggs your hens lay aren't sitting overnight, or she'll start sitting on them.

 

[Bestofsmall]

Thanks I collect the eggs every evening. The others are going to be upset at being locked up for a bit but maybe they'll get over it I'll give them extra treats to make up for it