Little question

[Mshadows89]

I have a few hens 9 months old they sit in their nest to lay eggs i want them to form a clutch i toss a couple eggs in front of them and the tuck the eggs under them are they getting ready to be broody? Any info would help

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

All hens sitting in the nest boxes will pull eggs under them. It has nothing to do with being broody.

 

[Mshadows89]

Ohh thanks does to many roosters stress them out? Im gonna get rid of them soon so ill just have 1 rooster for aflock of 10 do they usually go broody when spring time comes any tips? I cant tell if i have a broody breed because they are all mixed breeds

 

[DobieLover]

Ohh thanks does to many roosters stress them out? Im gonna get rid of them soon so ill just have 1 rooster for aflock of 10 do they usually go broody when spring time comes any tips? I cant tell if i have a broody breed because they are all mixed breeds

Yes, too many roosters will stress the females.
Broodiness is hormonally driven and that trait is discouraged in laying birds as they will stop laying eggs when brooding. Some breeds are more prone to going broody than others. Broodiness isn't something you can make happen.

 

[Mshadows89]

Thank u i still have some work to do

Yes, too many roosters will stress the females.
Broodiness is hormonally driven and that trait is discouraged in laying birds as they will stop laying eggs when brooding. Some breeds are more prone to going broody than others. Broodiness isn't something you can make happen.