Well I used to raise BB Red Phoenix, Black Sumatra, Yokohama, Old English Game Bantams, Cochin Bantams, Mille Fleurs, I have a fancy for the fancy LOL But I have always been interested in Marans for egg layers. Also looking for Araucanas for egg laying.
Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
