broody hen

[fil76]

how many large fowl eggs could you put under a broody cochin/pekin bantam
I was thinking 6 ??
cheers phil

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Large eggs I don't do more than 4. They can tuck two under each wing. 6 May be pushing it.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Depends on the "spread" factor of the hen and how cold it is and how careful the hen is with the eggs (does she tend to let them roll to the fringes).

Generally I do best with 4 in winter/cold weather and about 5 to at most 6 in summer/warm weather.

You can help the hen by placing good nesting material in a little box, like pine shavings or timothy hay (the kind you buy at small pet stores).

My banty Cochins have been great mothers for me and responsible for raising most of my current flock.

Good luck. Keep us posted.
LofMc