Australops and Dorkings

[hiltopsassafras]

Are these 2 breeds Broody enough that I won’t need to use my incubator?
I’m also interested in Brahma(spelling?).
Thanks

 

[MGG]

Are these 2 breeds Broody enough that I won’t need to use my incubator?
I’m also interested in Brahma(spelling?).
Thanks

Silkies are very broody, and so are OEGB and basically any bantam. It depends on the stock I think. We bought a bunch of BAs from Hoovers and they don't lay very well and don't brood at all. If they are really good stock then maybe. I would locate a breeder and buy through them, their birds are usually more broody and closer to the standard. We have a Cochin pullet who hasn't started laying yet but even acts broody

 

[hiltopsassafras]

Thank you for the information.
What is OEBG.
I am trying to stay away from small breeds at this time and am looking more at meat/egg breeds.
I’ve had Oshamo’s in past and they are big enough to hang with the big breeds and mean enough to never get picked on... and highly broody. To aggressive to be with anyone else but the Rooster was the main issue with that breed. They are fighting stock.

i had a small English Game bird that was very broody but she was picked on and never fit into the flock.
The info of buying from a direct breeder is good but they are hard to find.

 

[MGG]

Thank you for the information.
What is OEBG.
I am trying to stay away from small breeds at this time and am looking more at meat/egg breeds.
I’ve had Oshamo’s in past and they are big enough to hang with the big breeds and mean enough to never get picked on... and highly broody. To aggressive to be with anyone else but the Rooster was the main issue with that breed. They are fighting stock.

i had a small English Game bird that was very broody but she was picked on and never fit into the flock.
The info of buying from a direct breeder is good but they are hard to find.

Old English Game Bantam. I would go to your state thread and see if you can locate a breeder. Chanteclers are very broody, and Cochins usually are too. Hm, have you looked into Orpingtons? Brahmas are generally good broods too, although feather-footed breeds sometimes knock eggs out of the nest.

 

[hiltopsassafras]

Thank you!

 

[MGG]

Thank you!

No problem, you're welcome! Maybe someone else will chime in soon too.