has she been bullied off nest again!!

My bantam type birds went broody a few weeks ago, started with little one sitting, then 2 weeks in big bird took over, this laying and sitting was unsuccesful.

Little hen started going broody again, so I have left her to sit with four eggs, removing the eggs laid by big bird daily, yesterday I noticed little bird off the nest so I went to fetch the new egg, but big bird was sat there!!! thought she might be laying so left her be, but she hasnt moved!! now big bird is on the nest and little hen is sat at the side (Mr Cock is not very happy! - we only have 2 hens!)

I am little unsure what to do, I feel if I leave them like this it may be better as I know the chicks wont be attached by big bird as she "thinks" she is mum and protect them from maybe little hen?? or should I just kick her off!!

ANY SUGGESTIONS!

Best to separate your broody when she starts to sit so this doesn't happen.  They eggs can be damaged when hens are competing over them.  It also encourages any of the other hens to go broody so you loose out on egg production.

I would do as Casey says and put your bantam in a broody hutch of her own with her eggs.  If you do this at night she is likely to continue to sit as if she has never been off the nest. 

Most hens won't tackle a broody so I wouldn't worry about your bantam being small and not being able to protect her chicks (she will be a force to be reckoned with).  Good luck.   

She might if you are lucky but probably not. 

dont fancy lifting big bird, but I will give it a go, gardening gloves at the ready!!

If I seperate and big bird remains broody, shall I split the eggs and give little bird 2 and big bird 2??

Can 1 broody still remain with Mr cock at night??