Every now and then, you get a hen that just won’t stop brooding! This method may seem harsh, but it works wonders to break the broodiness. When Butter gets broody, the rest of the Epic Thickies get frustrated, and soon they’re laying eggs everywhere—creating a lot of drama in the coop! So, we make the trade-off to keep the whole flock happy. We also make sure she has access to the hen house at night so she’s not left out in the cold. Sometimes, it’s all about finding balance 🐔❄️ | All About Gar

What if a broody hen stops sitting on eggs? When you first move a broody hen to a new spot for her to sit on eggs, she may take some time to settle in. If she's truly broody, eventually she usually will resume sitting on the new eggs you've given her...but what if she doesn't settle in or if she stops sitting on the eggs consistently? Well there isn't much to do but let her out. 😂 If you've got more hens that are exhibiting broody behaviors, just grab some new eggs & set the new hen in your pre

Broody hens Broodiness is a physiological state and maternal behavior exhibited by hens who want to be mothers. Their physiology and behavior will change in order to achieve this. What causes Broodiness? - when the release of a hormone called prolactin increases, it stops the production of gonadotropin, stopping ovarian follicle progression (the beginning of the egg production cycle), stopping the hen from laying. A broody hen will pluck the feathers from her underside so that her warm skin is i

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📚 BROODING DAY-OLD CHICKS: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR FARMERS 📚 Brooding is the foundation of poultry success. Mistakes made in the first 14 days can never be fully corrected later. If you want strong birds, low mortality, and good returns, brooding must be done right. 1️⃣ WHAT IS BROODING? -Brooding is the process of providing heat, feed, water, light, and protection to day-old chicks until they can control their own body temperature (usually after 2–3 weeks). 👉 Poor brooding = weak birds for life