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[jennie abbott]

I have what i think are 5 Buckeye Roosters and 2 barred rock roosters---my hens are mixtures of australorps and comets and possible wynadettes and red shavers and my question is (they are mating) but will may hens nest their eggs since they are all different breeds????
i was told that since the breeds are different that my hens will continue laying eggs but will not nest them>>>>> is this true?????

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

I have what i think are 5 Buckeye Roosters and 2 barred rock roosters---my hens are mixtures of australorps and comets and possible wynadettes and red shavers and my question is (they are mating) but will may hens nest their eggs since they are all different breeds????
i was told that since the breeds are different that my hens will continue laying eggs but will not nest them>>>>> is this true?????

Yes of course they’ll nest
And australorps are amazing broodies.
A mixed flock means nothing except for different colors,shapes and sizes.
I don’t know who gave you that information but it’s a load of **** in my opinion

 

[jennie abbott]

thank you so much... im still learning lol

 

[KLIL]

Hello and Welcome to BYC

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
I have Australorps...they are over two years old and have not gone broody on me yet.
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BYC has an APP

 

[jennie abbott]

im so glad to be here... thanks

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Welcome to BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock!
I have Australorps...they are over two years old and have not gone broody on me yet.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Coop Ideas:
Chicken Coops

BYC has an APP

Oh, well you’re lucky. I’ve had 10 go broody at once. Amazing mothers

 

[lazy gardener]

Broodiness is a function of hormonal levels. Some hens go broody often, some only occasionally, and others NEVER do. While broodiness is more common with some breeds than others, you will occasionally find a hen in the "never goes broody" category who didn't read the owners manual, and she will go broody and be a wonderful mother.

FYI, any roo will breed any hen, and her eggs will hatch if they have been properly incubated.

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

Broodiness is a function of hormonal levels. Some hens go broody often, some only occasionally, and others NEVER do. While broodiness is more common with some breeds than others, you will occasionally find a hen in the "never goes broody" category who didn't read the owners manual, and she will go broody and be a wonderful mother.

FYI, any roo will breed any hen, and her eggs will hatch if they have been properly incubated.

Exactly!
One of my buff Orpington hens has never gone broody and they’re number 2 on the “UK most broody poultry” list

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies may be considered #1 Broodies but, not all . The hatcheries are determined to breed that "out of them," but, some still persist. Breeder bred silkies generally uphold the "broody" title for the breed. Sometimes the silkie roosters help out as well.