I live in the middle of Michigans lower Peninsula.
I have 7 hens for working pets (they do make nice pet's) and their eggs are a welcomed addition. Our garden benefits from the fertilizer they produce. My flock consists of 1road island red, 3 whyindots, 1 lavender Orpington, and 2 black...
Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do.