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breeding pen question

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by JenS95, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. Apr 18, 2012 #1
    JenS95

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    I want to set up a couple of breeding pens for my silkies. My question is how long after I've separated them from the flock before I can be certain that the male in the breeding pen will be the father of the chicks?
     
  3. Apr 18, 2012 #2
    brahmabreeder

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    [​IMG]Wait until a month after you separated the silkies to hatch the eggs.
     

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