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I have a fairly large flock of 46 hens and 2 roos, five meat birds and some chicks (not yet in with the rest of the flock). I have Rhode Island Reds, Ameracaunas and Barred Rocks. I am obtaining 5 Blue Bantam Silkie chicks (yay!) next week. This will be my first time raising Silkies. I am...

Update: I did let my broody hatch, but she hatched four duck eggs for me! We gave her 12 and 4 hatched! I think that is pretty good for her first time. And she was a very good mama to the ducklings. Super adorable! They hatched on November 15 and, now, they are bigger than she is! Michelle

I have a broody hen. I am wondering if I should let her try to hatch? I have free ranged 57 chickens from about 2 weeks of age each. So, right now, I have 5 layers, 17 about to start laying and 35 who will be laying by Christmas. They all seem to get along okay. They free range all day and I out...

Hi, all! I'm Michelle! I have 5 adult hens--4 Black Starr & 1 Barred Rock; I also have 18 7 week old pullets--13 ISA Browns & 5 Americaunas. I love them! They are so much fun to watch!