Stephen : Just a question. One of our Light Sussex has become quite broody, for about two weeks. We have put some fertilised eggs under her about a week ago. But we are not sure if she is coming off the nest for a drink or a feed. Should we take her off or will she come off on her own free will? We enjoy your newsletter. Here are some photos. Cheers Stephen

My Reply : Most broody's will come off once or twice a day of their own accord to stretch their legs and eat and drink etc. but some are daft enough to just sit there and starve to death so it may help to put some food and water in reach of her for when she is on the nest and then hopefully she will eat/drink as and when she wants to even if she is not coming off the nest.