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@RavynFallen

I did some research this morning, thanks to Lazy's info, and I believe I've narrowed my search down to Brahmas, Cochins, Dominiques, Marans, Orpingtons, & Sussex.

I'm not familiar with any of them, but chose them for their reputations as good brooders & mamas.
Any of them that you'd eliminate?

Honestly, if I had it to do all over again I wouldn't have gotten Marans... but just my opinion... they're not aggressive and my roo is a big dork/baby that the Silkie roos beat up, but they're very stubborn and will push around more gentle/timid ones... they're just not what I'm really looking for in what I like...

Sussex and Dominiques I know absolutely nothing about... Sally Sunshine has Brahmas, I'd ask her about those... Cochins have a good reputation... Orpingtons are great broody's from what I hear... I only have a roo with some Australorps right now, but they mingle really well with other breeds... and my friend raises Orps, says they are the best for brooding, not the brightest, but great setters and mamas...

Hope this helps... and if anyone else has different experiences/views, please chime in...

If I could only keep one of my breeds, it would be the cuckoo marans. They are hatchery stock, but the most well behaved birds I have, the best rooster, and very good layers. Orpingtons are hard to beat, as well. I have 2 Sussex, and they are very good birds. They are very curious, and love attention.

 

[AmyPaperlady]

My broody is a mix--she's supposed to have game hen in her, though (which may explain the, um, protectiveness).

 

[Ravynscroft]

Games are exceptional broody's/mamas, IMO... but the lf type usually don't do well in mixed flock dynamics...

A Game mix though, might be something to look into...

 

[RubyNala97]

Thank you everyone for the concern and warm wishes for me and my little man. He started with a regular cold on Friday night. Congestion, runny nose, cough and low fever over night. But he was still playing by himself and eating good. Then yesterday when I was nursing him for a nap, I could tell a fever was starting. Then his little heart looked and felt like it was beating out of his chest and he looked like he was having trouble breathing. So I put him in the car seat and went to our pediatric urgent care center. The nurse took his vitals and left the room. The dr came right in and said they were calling an ambulance to take him to the children's hospital in New York City. I stayed calm because this is my third boy, and I have a few hospital trips under my belt. Long story short, his fever spiked to 103 and caused the high heart rate and some tests and X-ray showed a viral respiratory infection in his lungs. Oh yeah, and a double ear infection. So he's not happy but he's holding his own. Started an antibiotic at the ER for a the ears and the respiratory virus will have to run its course. His coughing fits were so bad overnight, I basically slept while sitting on the toilet seat and holding him with the hot water running in the shower. I'm beyond tired. But glad it wasn't more serious! Now I'll try to catch up if I don't fall asleep reading! I have a few chicken behavior questions too.

 

[OldMissionChick]

Finally got the interior part of the coop completed!

Now just need to put up the trim & soffits on the exterior. Then order the 300' fencing for the final run. For the time being they have a decent 28' x 28' run.

 

[lazy gardener]

nice job.

 

[WalnutHill]

Finally got the interior part of the coop completed!

Now just need to put up the trim & soffits on the exterior. Then order the 300' fencing for the final run. For the time being they have a decent 28' x 28' run.

Wow, that's a poultry palace!

 

[WalnutHill]

Thank you everyone for the concern and warm wishes for me and my little man. He started with a regular cold on Friday night. Congestion, runny nose, cough and low fever over night. But he was still playing by himself and eating good. Then yesterday when I was nursing him for a nap, I could tell a fever was starting. Then his little heart looked and felt like it was beating out of his chest and he looked like he was having trouble breathing. So I put him in the car seat and went to our pediatric urgent care center. The nurse took his vitals and left the room. The dr came right in and said they were calling an ambulance to take him to the children's hospital in New York City. I stayed calm because this is my third boy, and I have a few hospital trips under my belt. Long story short, his fever spiked to 103 and caused the high heart rate and some tests and X-ray showed a viral respiratory infection in his lungs. Oh yeah, and a double ear infection. So he's not happy but he's holding his own. Started an antibiotic at the ER for a the ears and the respiratory virus will have to run its course. His coughing fits were so bad overnight, I basically slept while sitting on the toilet seat and holding him with the hot water running in the shower. I'm beyond tired. But glad it wasn't more serious! Now I'll try to catch up if I don't fall asleep reading! I have a few chicken behavior questions too.

Get your rest...glad to hear things are under control.

 

[WVduckchick]

Thank you everyone for the concern and warm wishes for me and my little man. He started with a regular cold on Friday night. Congestion, runny nose, cough and low fever over night. But he was still playing by himself and eating good. Then yesterday when I was nursing him for a nap, I could tell a fever was starting. Then his little heart looked and felt like it was beating out of his chest and he looked like he was having trouble breathing. So I put him in the car seat and went to our pediatric urgent care center. The nurse took his vitals and left the room. The dr came right in and said they were calling an ambulance to take him to the children's hospital in New York City. I stayed calm because this is my third boy, and I have a few hospital trips under my belt. Long story short, his fever spiked to 103 and caused the high heart rate and some tests and X-ray showed a viral respiratory infection in his lungs. Oh yeah, and a double ear infection. So he's not happy but he's holding his own. Started an antibiotic at the ER for a the ears and the respiratory virus will have to run its course. His coughing fits were so bad overnight, I basically slept while sitting on the toilet seat and holding him with the hot water running in the shower. I'm beyond tired. But glad it wasn't more serious! Now I'll try to catch up if I don't fall asleep reading! I have a few chicken behavior questions too.

Awww poor little man.

for both of you. Hope he gets to feeling better quickly.

Finally got the interior part of the coop completed!

Now just need to put up the trim & soffits on the exterior. Then order the 300' fencing for the final run. For the time being they have a decent 28' x 28' run.

Nice! Is that a shower drain pan with the water in it? If so, that's an awesome idea!!

 

[OldMissionChick]

Wow, that's a poultry palace!  

DH wanted to build it so it could be used as something else some day. I told him yea when we need a bigger coop lol