Our Silkie/Cochin mix, Mouse, raised 12 chicks at the same time. The red sex links we own were part of the first batch this year that she took care of. They were 2 wks old when she was given them but they got attached to her until they were old enough to understand their place in the flock...
In spring, I will be getting a couple of Polish and Frizzle/Cochin bantam chicks. If we end up with more than 1 broody, how many should I give to each?
Mouse, Our amazing White Bantam Silkie/Cochin mix has already raised 2 batches of chicks this year so I plan on letting her raise some more...