bantam breeds that go broody a lot

[stitzi]

Okay so I am looking at getting some bantam hens specifically for the incubation of quail and pheasant eggs/chicks. I am just wondering if there are any specific bantam breeds that suit my purpose. I really like belgian deuccles but cannot find much on what they're like as parents and I don't know why but I don't like silkys.

 

[Poultrybreeder]

Old English Game Bantams are great broodies and mamas. Standard Buff Orpingtons are good broody hens, so I would assume the bantam size probably is too.

 

[scoopsmom]

Bantam Cochins are very broody. I just broke mine of laying in her nest all day. I sorta feel bad because she just wants to be a mama, only I don't want any chicks right now.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

My serama hens gone broody three times this year so far

 

[21hens-incharge]

I too can recommend bantam Cochin's however only my black ones have been broody but perpetually so.

 

[chicken4prez]

A heard that Belgian d'Uccle's get broody quite a bit. Can someone confirm this for me because I have a hen and cock that I would like to breed new year. I will get an incubator for that but I just want to know.

 

[ladyjey]

I know this is an older thread, but since I found it, I’m going to post something for those who find it after me; when using bantam chickens to raise quail, you’re better off using a harder feathered breed like an Old English over a soft feathered breed like a bantam Orpington or Cochin because those tiny quail chicks can get stuck in those soft feathers.