I have 4 silkies. I love these little chickens. If you want eggs these are not for you. If you cant aford an incubator then get some silkies. 3 out of 4 went broody 1-3 weeks after starting to lay. On they good side they will hatch anything and be a protective moma. Lost a rooster to a falcon, but he gave his life for his hens. I wil always have some in my flock if only to hatch eggs.