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Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by davecash, Sep 25, 2007.

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  1. Sep 25, 2007 #1
    davecash

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    how old till hens go broody?
     
  2. Sep 25, 2007 #2
    BantyChickMom

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    i am new to the world of chickens, but to my knowledge, broodiness varies with the individual. I have an OEGB who at 6 months old had only 1 egg in the nest and decided to go broody. I let her be and now I have 1 2 week old chick.

    Have patience. It will happen when you least expect it.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2007 #3
    justusnak

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    They will go broody after you either......

    1) Order baby chicks...

    or

    2) Buy incubator, and set eggs.
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    Seriously tho....just depends on the individual..and breed. Some never go broody...some will a few times a year!
     

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