When an old Barred rock hen goes "broody", she will find a safe play to nest for the next 21 days. She may even use an old peach basket to set her eggs if she can't find anything better. She only leaves the nest once a day for a quick drink and bite of food, then back on the eggs before they cool. We just placed 15 dozen eggs in the incubator and await the arrival of a new batch of chicks just in time for Easter. Pen and ink drawings of this hen are available for $40.00.