They get crotchety when they are broody - try and see if she will sit on some china eggs - if she is a pure breed there is a likelyhood of her going broody more than the cross breeds. If she hasnt got access to the nest during the day try and make a small dark area with the eggs for her to sit on -We have one that will always have to turned off the clutch of eggs at the end of the day - and she pecks at you whilst you try and move her - but shes not properly broody because she isnt consistent. Once the wings go down and the tail is low its likely that she is broody - but also there is a chance she isnt well. So good luck. Keeps us informed.Regards Al.
I used to give ours Cod Liver Oil during their moult, and sometimes if they are going broody they can loose feathers. To be honest if she is still eating and seems happy I would wait and see if she picks up in the spring. They do go off laying if there isnt sufficient light to stimulate them, you could try a light bulb in the coop. Is she clucking with a 'clock clock' sound and are her wings by h er side?
thanks for the reply.
will get some cod liver oil for their water tomorow, her wings are by her side, and she is reluctant for me to go near her, she is usually the most friendly of the two. will sit outside for an hour with them tomoro and she how she's clucking.
cheers bud,
Ash
