Thank you, this is helpful info. Their traits - sticking together, being good foragers, fast runners, aware of predators - all of those make them specifically better at hatching out bobwhites. I'm still hoping I can trigger maternal instincts in my female, but otherwise, it's a lot better to use...
Hi, thanks for responding. A year before laying? I had no idea it took that long! I'm interested in Nankins as broody hens for my Bobwhites. I've just started with them, and am still gathering info at this stage. Do you free range yours at all? I've looked at hatcheries who do carry them, and...