Questions About Broody Hens

[Jacklynn]

Question #1:
I have Bantam Cochins, at what age, are they likely go to broody around?

Question #2:
Is there anyway to induce it or make it happen faster?

That's all.
Thanks in advance !

 

[PamB]

No, unfortunately, you cannot make a hen go broody or encourage it. I'm not familiar with bantam cochins and how often they tend to go broody. Hopefully, someone else can answer that for you.

ETA: I just did a quick google search and found out that bantam cochins tend to go broody, as do silkies. I have silkies and one of mine began laying in September and already has gone broody twice already.

 

[cybercat]

The only way you MIGHT induce it is to leave eggs in nest. Mine will sit if I leave 8, they think that is enough to hatch I guess.