It took a while and some research on the web to finally find the method to break Pepe of her broodiness... it is the cage method. You hang the hen in the cage with food and water and the draft helps the hens temperature drop. When it drops enough, the hen will stop brooding. I was really nervous about using in on the hot days but it turned out fine.
We only had to put Pepe in for a little over a day and she was back to hanging out with her sisters. Today I was able to crutch over to their home and give them worms. It was so nice to see them... and I am sure they were excited to see me. Three more weeks until I can take over caring for them again... an eternity for both me and my animals!
Oh... and the good news about the cage that my husband made is that it is the perfect size to add some little chicks to our flock. As soon as I can walk I will be getting two more little hens... maybe six if they only come by the half dozen!
Oh... and the good news about the cage that my husband made is that it is the perfect size to add some little chicks to our flock. As soon as I can walk I will be getting two more little hens... maybe six if they only come by the half dozen!