Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC!
To me, I don't care what people say is or isn't common for a specific breed. They are all individuals and will behave as such. So, yes it is possible IMO for
any breed to become broody.
Some of my girls (Rocks, Marans) didn't get broody until their second summer while some of my Silkies have been broody by the time they had laid for two weeks and every 3 eggs since then. It's a hormonal thing. And the only thing I thinks influences it on our part is providing good nutrition and a comfortable/safe feeling environment.
Broody's are a special experience... for (adopted, sexed) feed store chicks unless you have plan B of boys. I like to do this because they don't have to sit as long and I get to try other breeds. I also tuck incubator chicks from their eggs under mama hen sometimes, for the same reason but also because I like the control of hatching. Too many other hens trying add eggs to the broody's nest.
When I first started chicken keeping I thought it would be impossible to get a broody. Now I just hope everyday that someone new hasn't become broody! They need to have a rooster around or a big nest of eggs to encourage them. With no rooster and just the egg they laid that day, it will happen. Take their egg, they don't care. Still broody. They will go to another nest with eggs or sit right there and brood her imaginary ones.
Chickens are great fun. And each adventure has its' own challenges. Good luck on your journey and having a great experience!
