I think I have a problem

[starlingqueen]

again.
One of my hens in the aviary, there are only 2 at the moment as one is in a breeding cage, seems to be nesting. I have a large ornamental tea cup hanging from the top that I put seed or veg in and she has been sitting in there all day. I know she's ok as I have seen her pop out now and then. Now the problem is the other hen is acting odd. She is more active than I've ever seen her, bashing a toy and flicking her wings, a lot. Then earlier when Citrine popped off her nest, Opal hopped on the side of the cup and stood looking in with Citrine standing opposite.

What should I do? I am thinking I will wait to see if the eggs are fertile then remove Opal so Citrine and her babies are safe. But will chasing Opal to catch her upset Citrine. Also I don't know how old Citrine is, could that be a problem if she is old?

[Hezz]

You say "seems to be nesting", is this Citrine? But next "see if the eggs are fertile". Are there eggs? If she has taken a liking to the teacup and you are afraid she is making this into a nest, surely taking it out would be the easiest solution? But who has the eggs, or are there any eggs?? Your post has confused me.

[starlingqueen]

Yes it's Citrine Hezz. We have one egg so far. I have just spoken to the previous owner who says she is around 4 years old.

[Hezz]

So really she is too old for breeding safely. I would be removing the cup and the egg, mixing things about so she doesn't get a chance to feel settled again. From my huge experience of zero breeding ..... I would be trying to keep her egg-less.