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

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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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