Looking for broody hen!

[turrbrahma]

I am looking for a breed of chicken that tends to go broody a lot. Anyone got any suggestions on the best breed to go with? THanks

 

[ADozenGirlz]

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Silkies and Cochins are really great broodies!

 

[Shannon33]

Silkies.... when I look outside at my pen I often see just one sad and lonely rooster, since the hens are broody in the coop half the time, lol.

 

[Cowgirl71]

Silkies, Cochins, Orpingtons, OEGs.

 

[gritsar]

Be careful what you wish for, trust me. You really want to be careful what you wish for.

 

[Country Heart]

My Orpington goes broody every spring - and she's a fierce mama.

 

[Judy]

http://www.themodernhomestead.us/article/Broody-Hens-1.html

 

[Cowgirl71]

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Turrbrahma, all you need to do is have a little chat with Sourland. You'll have LOTS of broodies... Just ask Gritsar!

 

[turrbrahma]

I have been looking into bantam cochins. My plan is to put some of my other breeds eggs under my broody hens. How many medium eggs can a bantam cochin set? I would prefer bantam but am open to LF if needed. My brahmas arent broody at all which I am thankful for!

 

[chicken crazed 1o1]

I think they can sit on 6 .