Is my hen broody?

sinead · « **on:** June 22, 2009, 21:02 »

Hi again,I have another beginners question.My 5 chickens are 13 weeks old and thriving,they go out evry morning and have access to the inside of there house at all times but they prefef to be outside,except for 1,over the last few days she has preferred to stay inside for most of the day,she will go out if i carry her out but eventually she will go back in,she doesnt appear to be unwell just a little depressed,if that doesnt sound crazy.Could she be broody and if so what can I do to help her?

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2009, 21:28 »

Not a chicken expert but think she will be too young to have gone broody, I'm assuming that she hasn't started laying yet if she is only 13 weeks.

I would worry that she was developing something. They tend to hide illness till they are quite poorly. Have you checked her over for creepy crawlies? Does se feel the same weight and temp as the other hens? Is she eating and drinking well? Is her breathing normal?

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Is my hen broody?

sinead

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