Moving a Broody Hen…

“My neighbors Barred Rock hen has taken up to laying her eggs in my barn. My neighbor has given me the hen and this week she has started sitting on her clutch of twelve eggs. My questions is should I move her and the eggs to my coupe or just let her be for now…

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Concerns for a Stubbon Broody Hen…

“My broody hen doesn’t seem to be getting off her nest very often, I’m worried that she’s not eating and drinking enough. Should I take her off her nest?” ~ Sharon Carmichael Thanks for the question Sharon. A broody hen instinctively stays on her nest to protect the eggs and keep them warm enough so…

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