Broody hen what to do

[GoChick]

I only consider mine broody and give them the eggs I want them to hatch after they spend at least two nights in the nest. if they go back to the roos at night, they're not broody.


Good luck!

 

[magichen]

aw a pity to hear that ............... shes still laying

 

[magichen]

she was hatched out in july by a friend so shes young

 

[Megan Amber]

Then there's still time!

 

[magichen]

Do light sussex hens go broody much we have 3 light sussex but this one is different to the rest it has much puffier feathers is that anything to do with broodiness

 

[Megan Amber]

Okay so I just researched it and light sussex hens typically go broody in their second year. And then they are great broody's. Doesn't mean it can't happen sooner though. As far as the fluffy feathers go hens are fluffier when the brood and it is usually the fluffier hens that make better mothers!

 

[magichen]

Thanks this hen nearnly has fluff on her legs and she looks very different to the other 2 light sussex hens

 

[Megan Amber]

Hmm, maybe she's something else?!

 

[magichen]

This is what she was like not sure if ye can see the puffed out feathers

 

[Chookin gooood]

Maybe is she a light brahma? They have feathers on their feet, so she might be one of them instead. Ive read they regularly go broody and are excellent mothers!
here is something about it: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/364266/can-light-brahmas-go-broody