I had two silkie hens that would take turns being broody. As soon as one came out of it, the other would take her place. What I figured out as a snafu for Mother Nature was to grab them as soon as they started exhibiting broody behavior, bring them in the kitchen, fill the sink with cold water...
Lost #1 Rooster which upset the flock harmony. Battling for position between the next 2 candidates has gbone on for several days and has the entire flock stressed. Treated the new lacerations to their crowns and wattles, cleaned off dried blood and coated with vaseline (will help with potential...
