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    broody
    /ˈbruːdi/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a hen) inclined to incubate eggs.
    • 2. engaging in or arising from deep thought: "his broody concern for the future"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_bird_termsGlossary of bird terms - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Also defined: broody. The action or behavioural tendency of a bird to sit on a clutch of eggs to incubate them, often requiring the non-expression of many other behaviours including feeding and drinking.

  3. singlemomonafarm.com › how-to-tell-if-your-hen-is-broodyHow to Tell if Your Hen is Broody - Single Mom On A Farm

    Jun 8, 2024 · Broody is when a hen feels like hatching her own eggs. She will lay an egg a day for a week or two and then sit on them and not come off. If she sits on it for 21 days, just coming off for a quick bite to eat and drink, then they will hatch!

  4. www.reddit.com › r › BackYardChickensOh my gosh im getting a silkie!!! : r/BackYardChickens - Reddit

    So watch the little dear carefully if you deal with extreme temps! Silkies aren’t as good at fighting off predators as full sized chickens - whether this needs attention depends on your current chicken housing. They are fun to have around and really good mothers though. Ours has raised several chicks of larger breeds.

  5. www.backyardchickens.com › threads › what-breed-was-your-bestWhat breed was your best broody? - BackYard Chickens

    Jun 18, 2024 · Our runner-up best broody was a Genetic Hackle (Flytie) hen. She was very nurturing of her chicks and seemed like an old hand at it her first try, very smart. More aggressive towards people messing with her though. Our very worst broody was a Cream Legbar (hatchery).

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › broodingBROODING - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Jun 20, 2024 · All you need to know about "BROODING" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  7. peteducate.com › how-many-times-a-year-will-a-hen-go-broodyHow Many Times A Year Will A Hen Go Broody? » Pet Educate

    Jun 17, 2024 · Hens go broody once every year, typically in the spring. However, the time of year they go broody will depend on many factors, including genetics, hormones, and lighting conditions. Some hens go broody in the coldest days of winter, so it’s crucial to know how to identify the behavioral changes of a broody hen.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BatmanBatman - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · The character's origin was revealed in #33 (November 1939), unfolding in a two-page story that establishes the brooding persona of Batman, a character driven by the death of his parents. Written by Finger, it depicts a young Bruce Wayne witnessing his parents' murder at the hands of a mugger.