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which is the most broody?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by bluefeather2697, Nov 17, 2011.

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  1. Nov 17, 2011 #1
    bluefeather2697

    bluefeather2697 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    hi, i'd like to know which on of these hens is least prone to broodiness and has good laying ability?


    australorp.
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    delaware.
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    barred rock
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  3. Nov 17, 2011 #2
    The Red Rooster

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    I'm not a expert on this, but I would go with the Delaware if your talking about laying.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2011 #3
    AlienChick

    AlienChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I don't know which would be least prone to broodiness; however, the australorp will probably go broody first.
    Mine go broody all the time. My barred rocks have never gone broody.

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