When do Chickens go Broody??

[Wolftalk]

Im very excited becuase I got my first egg today!!!!

My single hen did it!!! eShe lives with 2 rooseters poor girl...But i was wondering... when might she go broody??... Im not allowed to hatch anymore egg so dont worry bout that. I was just wondering. Will it be weeks, months, years? She is 5 months old..if that helps. thanks!!!

Heres a pic of my first egg...

 

[navychick]

Not a clue when she'll go broody but Congratulations to you and your hen. She looks very proud.

 

[Wolftalk]

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Yes she is!!! She says "Lookie what I did!"

 

[corgiscatsandchickens]

Yay! First Egg!

Now to the question, "When will she go broody?"

Answer: When you least want her to.

 

[1muttsfan]

Some pullets go broody soon after starting to lay, other hens never go broody. Certain breeds are more likely to brood - silkies, cochins, orpingtons being well-known (notorious?) for brooding. I have only every had 2 hens go broody, both Orps. Since then I have stuck with good egg-layers of breeds less likely to brood.