broody breeds

Wintertime broodiness! I don't get it, but what can I do but give them eggs? I'm now up to 5 full time broodies and I'm just going with it instead of breaking them (2 others hatched in late Dec and mid January). Many days the highs don't get above freezing. Living on a mountain, the snow is...

What are some broody chicken breeds? I have a young 3 month old australop Cochin cross, what else can I cross her with when she gets older to make a more broody off spring the hen I have now is friendly gentle and sweet and she’s pretty and cute with a white face and belly and she has white...

Hello all! This will be a little long winded but I need some answers or a little help. I have read many posts on several sites (new & old posts) but I believe we have a slightly stranger issue going on. I need to break it all down so those who read it can understand better. 1st - we had 3 broody...

Hie guys! I want to add two new hens to my backyard flock but I want hens that are most likely to go broody. Any advice on which chicken breeds that I should buy that are the most broody ones.