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Broody
What does a chicken do when brooding?
While a hen is broody and sitting on a nest, she will put all her energy in to sitting on eggs, and neglect herself in the process. She will only leav...
How long can a hen leave her eggs for?
WHAT IS A BROODY HEN? A hen that is committed to hatching chicks is known as a broody. The state of being broody is controlled by instinct, hormones a...
Should a setting hen be isolated from the rest of the flock?
Should I separate my broody hen from the rest of the flock?How long should I separate a broody hen?Can I leave my broody hen in the coop?When should ...
How long can a mother hen be off the nest?
Keep the feed and water near the nest so she doesn't have far to travel to reach it. It is normal for a hen not to leave the nest the last three days ...
If a hen is sitting will she get off her nest a long period of time?
What is this? Left unattended, a hen will stay broody for around 21 days, which is the time it takes to hatch a clutch of fertile eggs. After 21 days ...