I've really enjoyed reading everyone's experiences with their broodies. My broody, Winnie, was killed along with the almost all of the rest of my flock two nights ago by dogs. It looks like they got into the coop, then wreaked havoc, killing everything that they saw. I have one 8 mo old LF brahma pullet that looks like she MIGHT make it and one of her 6 week old offspring that I'm pretty sure will make it, although she'll be blind on one side. The older pullet is in pretty rough shape. Anyway, I'll probably unsubscribe to the thread since I don't have a broody anymore and probably won't get one for while.
The upside is that I have 10 in the brooder and 30 in the incubator, so perhaps it won't take me as long to rebuild my flock as it originally took me to build it the first time. The bad thing is that my silkie mix broody was the best, and they are very difficult to find. I'll start working on my search for another broody and then I'll come back.
bumpercarr.... I am so sorry this happened to your flock, there are just no words to express how horrible it must have been for you. I really hope you don't leave the thread though, Unless it is too painful to read of others having broodies, I would understand that reasoning... but I also feel the experiences you did have with broodies would be invaluable in guiding others who have questions on a daily basis. Many of us here stop by regularly and try to answer questions for current broody owners, even when we don't have any birds setting ourselves... so keep in mind your experiences can really help others and stop back in when you feel you can!