Nov 3, 2008 #1 RooptyDoo Songster 11 Years Joined Oct 9, 2008 Messages 690 Reaction score 89 Points 204 Location Illinois How many (silkie) eggs can you put under a broody silkie hen?
Nov 3, 2008 #2 swtangel321 ~Crazy Egg Lady~ 11 Years Joined Jul 11, 2008 Messages 3,858 Reaction score 111 Points 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 Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 4,147 Reaction score 38 Points 336 Location 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.