My first broody hen started isolating in the nesting box last night and I tried breaking it with ice today but will have to put her in an elevated crate tomorrow. She was very upset that I tried to show her that her eggs weren't real. She rightfully can't understand and is upset I handed them badly.

I'm glad she trusts me but I'm pretty sure I broke her trust by tapping the training eggs in front of her. Won't be doing that again and instantly regretted potentially traumatizing her. Will be trying the next step to break the behavior. What do you use to best results, cold water bath or elevated insulation in a dog cage with airflow? I want to do the best thing for her.