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If you’re learning the ins and outs of raising chickens and all the lingo that goes along with it, you might have heard reference to a broody hen, so it’s a fair question to wonder—what is a broody hen? Basically, broodiness is an obsession with hatching eggs. It’s what happens when your hen’s mothering instinct takes over, whether or not she has fertilized eggs.

Do you need a rooster to have chickens? I’ll answer that question and discuss the pros and cons of keeping roosters in a coop with your hens.

Raising urban chickens is popular with urban homesteaders because it allows you to collect your own eggs, and it’s a great way to bring some rural charm to the big city. Contrary to what some believe, you don’t need acres of land and can enjoy the benefits of raising chickens in the city with a relatively small amount of space.

It’s smart to consider raising bantam vs. regular chickens for many reasons, especially if you’re a homesteader with limited yard space, where size really matters.