Amy Walpole Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I would very much like to have one of my hens go broody, as I would like to increase my flock. I have a cross leghorn, who I seriously doubt would be interested; a Suffolk Blacktail who may be in the running, and a lovely Mendlesham Blue, who I think would be the most likely canidate. Does anyone know of any circumstances where one could encourage a hen to go broody? Could I leave the eggs in one of the two nesting boxes, and see if any of them become interested? Any ideas/ experience would be most welcome, Amy. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 You need to get your hands on a silkie or pekin, they go broody at the drop of a hat Leaving the eggs in the nest box will help certainly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Walpole Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks, I'll give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 If you were closer, you could borrow my Yolko Fluffed up and broody as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have two brahmas, 1 cochin, 1 mini Orp and two pekins all broody. I have broody cages everywhere trying to discourage them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Walpole Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 That's sweet of you, never mind! LOL! Seems as I want the broodiness, no-one else does! If it a good time of the year for your birds to be broody? Do they think it's spring?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
