Chicken Breeding?

[ben0125]

I am getting two hens and one rooster very soon and I was wondering, If the rooster mates with the hens will the hens go broody and hatch some baby chicks?? If I could have some more info on this it would be very much appreciated, TIA

 

[Pork Pie]

Some breeds of chickens go broody - others don't (although there are some rare exceptions). If you could tell us what breeds you are getting, we may be able to help.

In the meantime, these links may be interesting:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/4...ody-hen-hatch-a-long-and-informational-thread
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks

 

[ben0125]

Some breeds of chickens go broody - others don't (although there are some rare exceptions). If you could tell us what breeds you are getting, we may be able to help.

In the meantime, these links may be interesting:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/4...ody-hen-hatch-a-long-and-informational-thread
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/496101/broody-hen-thread
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/guide-to-letting-broody-hens-hatch-and-raise-chicks

Not actually sure which breed however I know the mother hen did breed a lot of chicks. But I'm guessing if we do get fertile eggs, the hens most likely wont sit on them?

 

[getaclue]

A lot of it depends on the breed. That piece of information would be most helpful.

 

[Pork Pie]

Not actually sure which breed however I know the mother hen did breed a lot of chicks. But I'm guessing if we do get fertile eggs, the hens most likely wont sit on them?

Ultimately, if either of the hens sit (i.e. go broody) then you should get some chicks hatched.

 

[ben0125]

A lot of it depends on the breed. That piece of information would be most helpful.

silkie crossed with pymouth rock

 

[bobbi-j]

Silkies are pretty notorious for going broody. I'd say you have a pretty good chance. You're going to need to be patient, though. Chickens set on their own time, not ours. If you want chicks to hatch at a certain time, you will need to get an incubator.