Can my BO have chicks this year?

[BuffOrpington567]

We are nearing Spring now in the UK and last year in late autumn my BO got broody and I put some fertile eggs under her and all was going well until we got some mites entering the coop that stopped her being broody, so it was a failed attempt.
Though this year, I want to try this again, but this time do it properly with a Broody coop, but she is now 5 years old, and I am wanting to know whether she can still get broody at her age and what age she will stop being broody?

 

[HuffleClaw]

Hi! Yes, at 5 years old, there is still a good chance they’ll hatch! I hatched eggs (chicks) from my 6 year old Blue Orpington Never had any issues.

 

[BuffOrpington567]

Hi! Yes, at 5 years old, there is still a good chance they’ll hatch! I hatched eggs (chicks) from my 6 year old Blue Orpington Never had any issues.

Wait, so they can still get broody at 5?

 

[BuffOrpington567]

Hi! Yes, at 5 years old, there is still a good chance they’ll hatch! I hatched eggs (chicks) from my 6 year old Blue Orpington

Never had any issues.

 

[sumi]

I had a hen go broody and hatch eggs for the first time when she was 6 or 7 years old. Her eggs hatched well and she gave as some lovely chicks. So I'd say yes, if she's willing, by all means, go for it

 

[BuffOrpington567]

I had a hen go broody and hatch eggs for the first time when she was 6 or 7 years old. Her eggs hatched well and she gave as some lovely chicks. So I'd say yes, if she's willing, by all means, go for it

Glad to hear it