Broodies and back in lay

Cloud went broody four days ago after laying seven eggs in thirteen days. Gold went broody two days ago after laying six eggs in nine days.

This morning Snow came back into lay after a break of twenty five days. I think Popcorn and Red will start laying again soon. Both have had a token look in the nest boxes.

I close the nest boxes once the laying girls have laid but have to leave the broodies in while the other girls want to lay. This nest box, out in the run, is both Gold’s and Ginger’s favourite.

It’s a constant round of girls in and out of broodiness and laying.