natural incubation

[rinmpit]

will chickens incubate there own eggs or is that just out of the question?

 

[Warfrost]

Yes, but they have to be "broody"( in other words they have to be wanting to sit on the eggs and protect them). If you want them to be incubated by a broody hen I would suggest investing in a Silkie hen or two- they are famous for being great sitters, AND great mommas!

 

[rinmpit]

hahaha thats awesome! do they make good eggs and taste good? oh! and are they worth a buck?

 

[rinmpit]

could i use them to hatch other chickens eggs?

 

[pgpoultry]

I keep Brahmas, big birds, mine are going broody all the time.
They sit any eggs I give them (or just sit if I don't give them anything), and are very hardy in the cold winter.

Due to their size they can brood A LOT of eggs.

They can be worth quite a bit, but I am personally resisting selling any (I like them too much),

Sandie