JarvisChickens
In the Brooder
- Apr 7, 2018
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Hi there.
I really want to see my hens hatching their own chicks this spring/summer. I have had chickens for about 4 years now, and have not had too much luck with my hens going broody, except for 2 years ago... but then a weasel came and killed half of my chickens. The main chickens I have are Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, and Faverolles(all bantams). I am assuming that the RIR's will not go broody, but I'm hoping the others will. Is there anything I can do to increase the chance of them setting on some eggs? Is there certain food that will trigger the instinct? Please let me know!
Thanks.
I really want to see my hens hatching their own chicks this spring/summer. I have had chickens for about 4 years now, and have not had too much luck with my hens going broody, except for 2 years ago... but then a weasel came and killed half of my chickens. The main chickens I have are Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, and Faverolles(all bantams). I am assuming that the RIR's will not go broody, but I'm hoping the others will. Is there anything I can do to increase the chance of them setting on some eggs? Is there certain food that will trigger the instinct? Please let me know!
Thanks.