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John:
Each year several hens become broody and just want to sit on nests.  This is the first time I've seen a broody hen spend all her time on the roost.  She is right by a nest, but this girl stays on the roost.  This is one of those "firsts" for me and thought it may be of interest to some.

Jean:
That's pretty funny.  Maybe someone should tell her "close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades".

John:
She's been that way for couple weeks and puffs up when I open the door to check for eggs.

Schroeder:
John:  Do you do anything to hasten their return to normal from the broody state, or do you just wait them out?
Duane

John:

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Not so far this year.  I have put the broody hens in wire cages with wire bottoms before to try to get them back into the laying mode. 

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