My favorite hen, Lorraine, is a White Crested Black Polish. She disappeared for a few days. At first I assumed she got taken by a predator, which made me very sad, since she is a pet. She jumps on my shoulder when I say her name, and she is my favorite chicken.
Today I saw her! She's alive!
But then she disappeared again....
I thought Polish Crested hens don't get broody.? Is that what it sounds like? She's only about 6 months old, but is laying eggs.
Do Polish Crested hens ever get broody?
Mine was very prolific and raised sreveral broods..She was also a pet.
larkie
Some do and some don't
90% will not get broody
I have some silvers and some WCB that will set and hatch.......
Sounds like she's got a little clutch hidden somewhere. Can you see where she goes?
No, I don't know where she hides. Most of our chickens (Lorraine included) get to roam freely over 3 acres, with many places to hide a nest.
I'd like to find her, because I'm worried for her safety at night. All the others get locked up at night, for safety.
Larkie & Crestedchik, that's amazing that you've both had broody Polish Cresteds. Every Polish Crested website says they NEVER get broody. Obviously that's not quite true!
This message was edited Aug 7, 2006 10:12 AM
The silly chicken changed her mind. She doesn't want to be a mom yet.
I've had people that freak out when they see them setting....let alone mothering a huge clutch of chicks......