My little Ira is a bantam Cochin with extra toes! She came as a mystery chicken mixed in with the ones I ordered. She is very sweet and outgoing, and she has proven to be a reliable layer.
But now... she has gone broody? Already? When it's just getting cold?
I have been routinely collecting...
Lil' Momma managed to hatch 2 of the eggs live. It seems I may have one cockerel and one pullet. I bought her 3 day old pullets as well of another breed and she is raisinf them all quite well.
So I nominate Cochins as good surrogate hatchers/mommies!
These specifice chicks are Olive Easter...