Broody hen? How does that happen?

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I would like a broody hen to hatch some eggs. My 6 SSs and 4 EEs are 10 months old (as well as EE roo). Is there a way to make a hen GO broody?? Will they want to at any particular age, or season or temperature or certain condition?
 
mompom said:
I would like a broody hen to hatch some eggs. My 6 SSs and 4 EEs are 10 months old (as well as EE roo). Is there a way to make a hen GO broody?? Will they want to at any particular age, or season or temperature or certain condition?
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Broodiness is basically a hormonal thing. You can't "make" a hen go broody. Some breeds are known for broodiness (such as silkies and bantams) and some breeds it's a rarity if you have a broody (Polish). So breed plays a big role overall, and the individual hen and her hormones play a role.
 

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