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Newbie ?? Is it possible to have a broody hen without having roosters?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by pudellvr, Apr 10, 2012.

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  1. Apr 10, 2012 #1
    pudellvr

    pudellvr Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would love to eventually hatch au naturale. How do you get a hen to be broody?
     
  3. Apr 10, 2012 #2
    ChickenCrazy8

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    Yes it is possible to have a broody hen without a rooster. But, I don't think you can make a hen broody.
    I think it depends on the hen and the breed. Different breeds are breed to go broody more often than others.
    Wish I could be of more help :)
     
    Last edited: Apr 10, 2012

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