I figured.Broody silkies hatched 18 healthy EE's and at around 12 weeks we lost 2 to trampling, 6 to predators and slowly the last 10 over the next few weeks to coidosis. I have treated all birds, all coops have been sanitized and new bedding put in. Unfortunately they free range on an acre...
My boys Eggs and Linus are 20 weeks. No crowing, very passive but with their combs being bulbous I always assumed roosters until a friend said hers looked very similar and they ended up being hens.
I lost all my EE girls to sickness so I lost hope.
Anyone want to set me straight? Boys...