The term broody might not be an everyday word used in the average person’s vocabulary, but for anyone who owns chickens it is a well-known poultry tendency. Broodiness is a behavior a hen can exhibit ...

Join us for a day on our self-sufficient homestead! This video follows a typical daily routine with gardening, farm animals, and delicious cooking. Discover the unique nesting habits of one black hen, ...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of chickens, focusing on broody hens and their behavior. Discover insights about what it means for a hen to go broody, how to recognize the signs, and ...

If you are looking to place newly hatched chicks with a hen, you could save yourself some work and give them a more natural experience. Introducing chicks to a broody hen requires some guidance but ...

Egg incubators, such as this Brinsea countertop model, offer another way to hatch chicken eggs if you don't have a broody hen. Now, on to working with broody hens. What follows is an adaptation from ...