When ever I take an egg from her she growls at me and pecks me then I put the egg back infront of her and she tucks it under her body. And now she hasn't got off the nest since I put food and water in front of her. And I did not put her back on the eggs, I showed her the eggs and she walked into...
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I am currently having issues with my half broody Silver Penciled Wyandotte. One morning i found her sitting on 5 eggs. I kept checking on her but she would get off the nest and then act as normal. I had to put her back on and she stayed there but then left 2 hours later. This has...
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I am going to buy a new egg incubator in time for spring. I was looking to buy the Janoel 48 automatic incubator on eBay and was wondering if it is any good. Is there any other incubators that are low cost and fit about 48 eggs. Does anyone have experiences with the janoel 48 and is it...
The days are getting cooler and shorter and I am very excited for spring. I am going to share with you my spring breeding plan. First I need to buy some silkie hens for their broodiness as my light Sussex hens and Silver laced wyandottes are not very broody. When I get a broody I will put some...
I'm am Australian and I find that the best time is in spring as fertility is highest. Winter is the worst I think. And summertime seems to hot as I live in Ceduna SA where it reaches 48C.
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I was wondering if I could get silkies in my region of Australia but I am worried about the heat. I live in country South Australia where the summertime temps get to 48C. What Is your opinion, Will they cope or will they not. Thanks
Hi All,
I was thinking about getting silkies to add to my flock but I am worried about the heat. I am living in country SA Australia and quite often it gets to 48C In summer. Do you think they would cope with that heat.
Here are the names of my flock
Blackie (Ancona rooster) Mildrid (silver laced Wyandotte rooster) Nugget (silver laced Wyandotte hen) Carl (gold laced Wyandotte hen)
Hope this helps