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    Putting some new born chicks under broody silkie

    I've stuck newly hatched chicks under broodies before, and it worked great. Just watch for aggression -- different hens will react differently. I suggest doing it in the evening or early morning (before sunrise) when the flock is calmest. Once she accepts the chicks, however, she won't devote...
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    Hey , Anyone please let me know will these chickens get broody?

    Oh yeah, that's what I meant, sorry. Still pretty young for broodiness. Nice looking birds though!
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    Hey , Anyone please let me know will these chickens get broody?

    Certain breeds are more prone to broodiness than others, but, like The Moonshiner said, it depends on the individual bird. 4-5 months is pretty young to go broody anyway.
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    Curious about Protein levels

    Hey poultry folk! I was just thinking about how different feeds have different protein levels (starter is 18-19%, grower is 14-15%, and layer is 16-17%). Does anyone know what the difference is between the feeds that some have higher protein than others? Is it more of certain types of grains, or...
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