Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery by Cheryl B. Greenacre & Teresa Y Morishita

Author:Cheryl B. Greenacre & Teresa Y Morishita [Greenacre, Cheryl B. & Morishita, Teresa Y]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118403860
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2014-12-03T00:00:00+00:00

Broodiness

Clinical history

Broodiness denotes the behavior of the hen when she desires to sit on a nest.

Causative agent

This usually occurs after a group of eggs (clutch) has been laid.

Clinical signs and lesions

At this time the hen seeks dimly lit secluded areas where her other eggs are located. The bird becomes secretive and quiet.

Differential diagnosis

This behavior is rarely seen in breeds of chickens selected for high rates of egg production. Few of the species of game birds kept in captivity display broodiness. The instinct may, however, be very strong in some breeds of chickens and turkeys. This may be a desired quality if breeding your own chickens.

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