Broody Hens, Behavior and How to Handle It

Need a Better Understanding of the Broody Hen?

Signs of a Broody Hen:
Your hen won’t leave the nest, appears to not be eating, her feathers are all fluffed up. These are classic signs of the broody hen. First of all, she isn’t starving, she is eating and drinking, but it’s low on her list of priorities… Read Article
Chicken Breeds With Broody Tendencies: If you are only interested in egg production then you may not want to purchase chicks that have broody tendencies.  Broody hens can be troublesome, so if you’re not looking for a mother hen, here are the breeds you may want to avoid… Read Article