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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Skeeter10, Oct 30, 2015.

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  1. Oct 30, 2015 #1
    Skeeter10

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    what are some good broody breeds and how often do they broody
     
  3. Oct 30, 2015 #2
    sourland

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    Silkies and cochins - I have had both breeds raise 5 + broods of chicks yearly.
     
  5. Oct 30, 2015 #3
    Skeeter10

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    how does broody raising exactly work
     
  7. Oct 30, 2015 #4
    sourland

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    Well, somewhat simplistically, you give the broody hen eggs to set on, you separate her from other birds so that they do not disrupt/add to the clutch, in 21 days the eggs (assuming they are chicken eggs) hatch, you provide feed and water, she provides warmth and protection. Basically Momma does all the work.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2015 #5
    Skeeter10

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    so in other words she does most of the work
     

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