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need some ideas on some good settin hens

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by mycountrycabin, Apr 25, 2008.

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  1. Apr 25, 2008 #1
    mycountrycabin

    mycountrycabin Chillin' With My Peeps

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    can anyone give me some ideas on some good settin hens (heavy breeds)?
     
  3. Apr 25, 2008 #2
    MandyH

    MandyH You'll shoot your eye out!

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    Cochins!!!!!!!!
     
  5. Apr 26, 2008 #3
    fivebigreds

    fivebigreds Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Buff orpingtons !!!!!!!!! I have 4 that have only been laying for about 3 weeks and they are all trying 2 brood. They still have little pullet eggs. I know people said that they go broody but, sheeeh ! [​IMG]
     
  7. Apr 26, 2008 #4
    CarriBrown

    CarriBrown Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    Cochins. Mine won't get the &^$&*% off her nest! [​IMG]
     

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