Banties and broodies

[Bucky182]

Has anyone ever used banties as broodies? I was thinking of ordering some brahma and wyandotte banties to use as broodies anyone every have these two banties?

 

[sourland]

Bantams make very good broodies. Cochins and silkies are exceptional setters and mothers. Frequently they will raise up to three broods a year. I have no experience with brahmas or wyandottes so can not comment on them.

 

[Shiloh Acres]

I can't comment on those breeds, but Silkies are great. I hear good things about Cochins and plan to get a couple soon. I've also used rocks very successfully. I had a crazy little rosecomb that used to hide her nests and show up with HUGE broods, but her body was so tiny I never used her purposely. (Besides, she always hid her nests.).

But yes, banties make fabulous broodies.

 

[embkm]

Old English Game Bantams can be good broodies too. I have one right now sitting on a nest and she is only 6 months old. I think she only laid for 2-3 weeks before going broody.