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    How long is it ok for a silkie to be broody--more than 8 weeks?

    Thanks...We have a city coop and the farthest she would have to walk is 100 feet. They typically have free range in the backyard. I hope to get some advice here soon!
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    How long is it ok for a silkie to be broody--more than 8 weeks?

    Hi everyone- Wanted to know how long is too long for a hen to be broody. I have a 1 year old silkie pullet that has been sitting in the nesting box day and night for the past 6-8 weeks!!!! I have 6 other hens that lay. The girls all share 2 nexting boxes and my little silkie named Scarlet...
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    Update !! 20 week silkie rooster with curled head and cannot stand up

    Our little silkie Rooster is still alive this AM. I brought him in last night and gave him water. He still cannot stand up and his head is curled? He does try to stand up and kind of just flops around. It is very sad to watch him. Will keep him in today. Please if anyone has any ideas! Thanks
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    Update !! 20 week silkie rooster with curled head and cannot stand up

    Please if anyone can help me. We had 10 hens. 5 are 18 month olds and the other 5 are silkies that are 20 weeks. 2 weeks ago we found out that 2 of our silky hens are roosters!!!! They started crowing and chasing the ladies. The trouble began this past Thursday night. I came home to...
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    Moving 5 week olds out with the big girls

    I know this has been asked many times! But our 5 week old silkies need to move out with our year old hens. We have non bantum sized hens that are sweet but our polish is molting currently and tends to be the "rooster" of the flock. She can be fiesty to say the least. I am concerned how...
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