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We have allowed 3 clucky Silkies to sit on eggs, after losing some of our little flock to a predator. They swap around on the nests. Is this a problem? Do they have to create a bond with their eggs/chicks and stick with one nest of eggs to do so? Or will they all want to mother all of the...

He's adorable. I can see why you are besotted. 💗

I separated my 3 youngish roosters who started fighting. I've given them individual sleeping boxes and space, but they seem lonely. I'm thinking of housing them together again at night for more warmth, then separating them in the morning when I open up. Do you think they will fight in a dark...

Would he do better if there was a fence between him and the others. That way he can be close to the girls but without the other rooster getting to him? We have 3 extra roosters at the moment. They sidle up to the fence and 'hang out' near the girls. It seems to keep them happy. You mentioned...

Thank you for this informative article. I now have 4 roosters after raising a clutch of silkie chicks. I separated the 3 young roosters from the flock because it was too much for the young ladies, who already have the (father) rooster. The 3 boys were in their own batchelor pad with plenty of...

Thank you. Her poop is pretty normal. A bit on the soft side but no evidence of parasites. We've taken your advice and separated the adolescent roosters from the girls. That's been no trouble as they are free ranging side by side during the day. Minnie brings her head out now a lot of the time...

Thank you for the advice. I will do that.

My 5 month old silkie did not join her flock this morning. I checked her and she felt a little cold so I put her in a sunny spot. She's now got her head under her wing. Is it normal for hens to put their head under a wing during the daytime? It suddenly got cold last night and the young...

Thank you! That would be great. It will make me practice my written Italian. :thumbsup

Hi everyone, We are living in Piemonte Italy and have raised 10 Silkies. Along with 'Dad' Leonardo, we have 3 other very stylish young lads growing up and will be looking for homes for 2 of them. We've also considered swapping a rooster to allow us to breed some more chicks with a wider gene...