Will the "boss" hen go broody?

[nuchickontheblock]

Just curious. I have 3 bantam ameraucanas -- 2 are very frequently broody (like every 6-8 weeks) and the head honcho never goes broody. Is that usual?

 

[Nigellas]

My bossy hen was my first to go broody.

 

[hcarlsonlewis]

My boss chicken so far has been the only one to go broody.

 

[Fritatta]

My FIRST broody, is the LOWEST on the totem pole.

She is a wonderful mom. But our 4 other hens are definitely above her in status.

 

[nuchickontheblock]

I guess as in all things "chicken" -- they are all individuals!

 

[kimntep]

Mary (aka Mother Superior) is the boss lady and she was the first to go broody and the only one so far. I hope it stays that way!

 

[pgpoultry]

Yes, my "boss' hen has 9 chicks now, broody for the fifth time in 20 months. Whilst she is 'off the scene' the second-in-command takes over, but she resumes her position when she rejoins the flock.

I have 5 roosters and she is VERY aggressive towards them if they approach her chicks, but does not worry about hens coming near.

 

[duckking]

Same here...Boss Hen was first to go broody and she's drivng me nuts....zombie pancake.