Are hens more likely to go broody when they've been 'serviced'?

[EggQueen]

Are hens more likely to go broody when they've been 'serviced'?

Thanks.

 

[Ridgerunner]

There are enough posts on this forum from people with broody hens and no roosters around that I'm confident the answer is no. It's also pretty common that people do not have any broody hens when a rooster is around.

 

[EggQueen]

Thanks Ridgerunner. I asked because two of my hens have suddenly gone broody soon aftee my roos have reached maturity. Probably coincidence then!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I don't know how many years you've had hens with no roosters, but the time of year may have something to do with it. Spring and summer is when hens normally go broody. Since they are domesticated they can go broody any time of year, but their instincts still favor spring and summer.