The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  broody hen won't be coaxed what now? Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message annie Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:53 pm    Post subject: broody hen won't be coaxed what now? tried to coax her out today all the others came out as usual tucked into muesli and yogurt like they hadn't seen food all week.My daughter managed to stroke her before being pecked but she definately is dug in and hasn't fed today OH says she can't have eggs to cure problem at moment we can't eat as many as they are laying and we are trying any further tips appreciated as I'm biased and would give in to the broody. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:56 pm    Post subject: Pick her up and throw her out ! Lock the door behind her so she can get back in ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10952 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:59 pm    Post subject: You're so nasty Knobby, maybe Annie needs abit more help than that, specially if the hen is pecking. Annie, no need to worry if she doesn't come off the nest. She will give up eventually, and all you can do is try. Maybe attempt to pick her uip again, with protective gloves on. Mine make a funny noise and fluff up but they threaten more than do anything. Good Luck. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:03 pm    Post subject: I was being helpfull......!! I wasnt being "funny".....its just a little peck...no real anger in it......nice looking bird tho'....what sort is it ??? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10952 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:06 pm    Post subject: Sorry. I think she looks like my McQueen, who is a Partridge Wyandotte? Back to top annie Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:06 pm    Post subject: So thats how you treat the female of the species that you don't understand is it? I DON'T FINK SO............Knobby I much prefer Debs more tactful approach and shall try again 2morro to talk to her violence never solves anything. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:08 pm    Post subject: You gotta be cruel to be be kind.....remember, when they are broody, they go into a sort of a trance.....u gotta snap em out of it !! Back to top annie Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:14 pm    Post subject: She's wyandotte and I don't sit comfortably with your Tuff Love approach Knobby however I respect the fact that you probably know more than me about this subject and thank you for your comments remember Knobby the female of any species is here to be adored and admired not understood so I forgive you in advance if you think I,m crazy Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:16 pm    Post subject: Oh dear.....another Wierdo on the board !!! Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:46 am    Post subject: annie wrote: the female of any species is here to be adored and admired Errr, have a closer look at nature, it's the males in practically all species that are to be adored and admired, the females are left to do the work. Back to top annie Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 Location: costa del cambs Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:03 am    Post subject: YYsUR YYsUB ICUR YYs4Me Back to top worldor Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 110 Location: West Midlands Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:47 am    Post subject: Give in and give her some eggs, you know you want to. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15000 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:55 am    Post subject: annie wrote: YYsUR YYsUB ICUR YYs4Me ????? The only one I know is 'I see you are' even the acronym finder doesn't recognise them?? If you keep taking your hen off the nest she will finally give up but it may take a while. They can be very persistant sometimes. Another way is to put her in a wire basket/cage so the air gets under her & cools her down. Give food & water & it's supposed to stop them within a few days. I have never tried this myself but it's supposed to work. Sounds a little bit cruel to me, but then I'm probably too soft with my girls anyway! Love 'em to bits! You could just let her hatch some? Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:02 am    Post subject: annie wrote: YYsUR YYsUB ICUR YYs4Me Quote: Wise you are, Wise you be, I see you are, Wise for me Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10952 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:18 am    Post subject: I had 3 broodies for a while, I shut them all out of the coop, day and night in the run, and after 3 days they gave up. You need to cool them down Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next Page 1 of 3 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group