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do hens go broody when they get bred
Maybe, maybe not. Your hens may be layers, not setters. Most hatchery hens are bred for "production" and not broodiness, as a broody hen does not lay eggs while she is brooding eggs or caring for chicks. That's a couple of months ( at least) without eggs from her. Or you might end up with...- gryeyes
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do hens go broody when they get bred
Some hens NEVER go broody, even if they are one of the breeds known for frequent broodiness. And some hens you would never expect to go broody, do. It's not even up to the hen, as a choice, but in response to the combination of rising hormones and genetic background of broodiness somewhere...- gryeyes
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying