Chickens Behaviour

Hi all

I've been down and let my girls out this morning as normal and since then my Speckledy has been sat in the nest box.  She is usually a very timid bird but when I tried to take the eggs from under her she went mad.  Started making a right racket and pecking me which is really out of character.  When I lifted her out of the nest box she had a quick walk round but then soon returned.  Is it possible that shes gone broody?  If so what should I do with her?  I'm a bit worried that shes not eaten or drank anything since this morning.

Kind Regards
Beth 

As Helenaj has pretty much said it all I will say is that there is nothing to be concerned about this is a very normal condition.  She won't starve or dehydrate seriously if there is ready access to ad lib supplies.  In hot weather it might be a good idea to lift her off so she has to pass the feed station to return to the nestbox so she can take a few sips of water.

If you want to break her broodiness you can keep her in a puppy cage with a wooden slatted floor raised off the ground,  sheltered from the sun and any severe elements so that she is cooled (particularly her brest) and can't sit comfortably.  make food and drink available.  A couple of days will usually break the broodiness.  Otherwise lift her regularly from the nestbox.
HF