Just learnt something from the BHWT. I was emailing for any advice they may have and was in contact with a lovely lady who said that I could have the chickens treated with hormones at a cost of approx. £100 per hen depending on which vet you went to.
Did not need to think about that one not only from the price side but also not keen on messing with hormones, not even in chickens after my experience with HRT.
She has a Silkie that is broody and has been for some time.
Have decided that tomorrow I will put the two broodies in the new run and leave them there with access to the block built shed which has a concrete floor, so nice and cool.
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Then I can give them a plain cardboard box at night if necessary to sleep in on the floor.
This will stop the access to the nest boxes, they will be secure and safe and the other chickens will be able to access the nest boxes without being yelled at.
If it works then great, if not then I give up.