We have a permanent flock of 20 to 24 chickens, but since we also like to raise our own meat birds, we have had as many as 51 at one time. We have our main coop for our "permanent" flock of egg layers and rooster(s), and a second (temporary) coop that we use for isolation of ill or injured...
I love broody hens. We have had buff orpingtons go broody and have up to 100% hatch rates. My question is about a Dappled Black (may not be the correct term) Orpington hen who wants to go broody. Just wants to sit on eggs in a box. We have to move her, though, for many reasons. The other hens...