Satisfying Aspects of Poultry Keeping!

[saving grace]

and going to check the nests and finding a broody in there

Yes, that is one of the best surprises!

 

[3KillerBs]

That, and going to check the nests and finding a broody in there

That's more like "Oh, not AGAIN!" for me.

The downside to keeping Australorps.

 

[rosemarythyme]

That's more like "Oh, not AGAIN!" for me.

Same, especially since 50% of the time it's the same darn bird...

 

[Sally PB]

This.

 

[fluffycrow]

Same, especially since 50% of the time it's the same darn bird...

That's more like "Oh, not AGAIN!" for me.

The downside to keeping Australorps.

Well considering I have a broody once in like 11 years, for me it's a blessing!

 

[3KillerBs]

Well considering I have a broody once in like 11 years, for me it's a blessing!

About 1/3 of my Australorp girls go broody.

 

[fluffycrow]

About 1/3 of my Australorp girls go broody.

I've had two, none have gone broody. From what I've gathered, for some reason European lines seem less broody

 

[5Australorpasaures]

Just having activity in the yard, fresh eggs and hearing the rooster start the day, all day.
Can relate to the hose in the warmer weather, saves me that 200' round trip.

 

[saving grace]

In my surprise pack of heritage chicks I got Orpingtons and Australorps, along with the silkies I already ordered. I think I'm going to have a lot of broodies soon...

 

[Sussex19]

About 1/3 of my Australorp girls go broody.

Every single one of my Sussexes that are old enough have gone broody...