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I have had lots of success with surrogate silkies. If she hasn't killed the chick as of yet, I don't think she will. I wouldn't separate mama and chick. Is she keeping the chick warm under her feathers and sitting with her? If she is I think she will continue to care for the chick. Good luck! :)

"She" looks like a roo to me....because of "her" hackle and saddle feathers, also the red patches.

This is Pumpkin. I was told she is a bantam New Hampshire. Is this correct? I have had her 2 years now she is sweet but feisty :)

This is Ruby :)

"No girls you can't eat my toe's" (they try to eat my toenail polish :S)

4ft of coop space per chicken 10 ft of run space per chicken

http://hencam.com/henblog/2011/02/the-epsom-salt-cure/

Depends on the bird and the breed... Some start earlier around 5 months and some can be later like my buff silkie who was 1 year old when she laid her first egg :)

Feathered feet is dominant as well as 5 toes

I would go with the Pyrenees. They are guardian dogs. Herding dogs are not a good choice from what I have read. No matter what type of dog you choose, you should introduce slowly and keep an eye on them for the first while as some dogs may be very tempted by your chickies. I have a mutt and he...

I post silly pictures so you can do the research yourself :)

1 to 2 tablespoons. I just eyeball it :P Yes it has beneficial microbes/ minerals. People say it can help reduce pasty butt.

4 ft of coop floor space/ hen 10 ft of run space/hen