Nov 3, 2008 #1 RooptyDoo Songster 11 Years Oct 9, 2008 690 88 204 Illinois How many (silkie) eggs can you put under a broody silkie hen?
Nov 3, 2008 #2 swtangel321 ~Crazy Egg Lady~ 11 Years Jul 11, 2008 3,858 110 201 Depends on how big she is. I would say 5-8. Just make sure she can cover them all without a problem !! Good luck !!
Depends on how big she is. I would say 5-8. Just make sure she can cover them all without a problem !! Good luck !!
Nov 3, 2008 #3 Pumpkinpup Poultry Princess 12 Years Jul 16, 2008 4,147 38 336 North-West Georgia To be on the sfae side I would not put more than 6 under her. That way you can be pretty certain she can cover them effectivly.
To be on the sfae side I would not put more than 6 under her. That way you can be pretty certain she can cover them effectivly.