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With they sit on eggs

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Happyhenz, Aug 21, 2007.

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  1. Aug 21, 2007 #1
    Happyhenz

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    Hi all i have 16 leghorn x new hampshire hens from a commerical set up. they are 18mths old.
    some are laying up there now and we have 2 silky roos up there who think their xmas's have come at once:lol:

    my ? will they go broody?

    Another ? i was offered a light sussex roo and im wonder if i cross him with these hens and get the silky hens to bring em out with the sussex x leghorn chicks grown up to sit on eggs?

    I have heard leghorns are terrible brooders so im wondering if i should get a few of another breed to keep chicks happening?

    Cheers Happyhenz
     
  2. Aug 21, 2007 #2
    silkiechicken

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    They might never sit. Most production breeds don't. You can try crossing them but they still might not make good moms. I know some people have had leghorns go broody. Just luck of the draw.
     

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