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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Thanks, just thought it was a bit strange that it is happening to her before puberty. Next spring I'll give her some fertile eggs to hatch - that should keep her happy for awhile.
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    Broody Hen Thread!

    Can anyone tell me why a silkie would go broody before laying her first egg? Shes about 10 months old now and still hasnt laid an egg. I have two other hens (from a different breeder) and they started laying around 5-6 months. This particular silkie goes insanely broody and if left alone it will...
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    silkie sexing

    This black is almost 4 months old. Still not sure about him/her but Im confident the splash in the picture is female. Anyone have any input on the black???? This black/buff chick (below) is only about 5 weeks old. Hoping he/she is a female because I like the...
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