How to keep the broody hen healthy | Sez the Vet

Broody behaviour is a very normal behaviour, but can also predispose your hen to certain illness. Make sure you know how to tell if she is broody, rather than sick, and how to help her along the way to keep her happy and healthy.
Check out the video as Dr Sez walks your through a thorough physical exam of a broody hen, demonstrates the difference between broody behaviour and sick behaviour, and explains what do you EVERY day to help her along.
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Note the opinions expressed are those of the authors, and this informative episode is not intended to replace individual advice given by a medical professional, for your specific case

[@SE-cm3rh]

Thank you for this and all your other VERY helpful videos!

[@SeztheVet]

Glad they're helpful :)

[@cooganbeggs4942]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this topic Sez! I have a broody hen atm so will be sure to take a look for some of the issues you’ve highlighted. Miss Silvie is a star ⭐️

[@SeztheVet]

Isn't she? Such a good girl for the camera. I've just had a broody hen who I allowed to sit and she went from absolutely fine to lice ridden after just a few days, about 2 weeks in. So important to do those very regular checks :)

[@terryedge3423]

I have a sweet girl Snow flake that gets broody every year she has given me 2 Sweet hens Betsy and miracle and a sweet rooster George. I don't put alot of eggs under her and she stays healthy thank goodness She is a GREAT Mama

[@SeztheVet]

Good girl Snow Flake :) x