1. Aug 1, 2008 #1
   

   joebryant Overrun With Chickens

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   Can anyone tell me the maximum number of eggs that should be put under a broody silkie hen.

    
3. Aug 1, 2008 #2
   

   swtangel321 ~Crazy Egg Lady~

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   My silkie hen had 5 silkie eggs under her and 2 barred rock eggs, and that was a little tight for her, i did notice while she was sitting it was hard to keep them all under her!!! but all 5 silkies hatched and 1 barred rock (the other wasn't fertile) so I would say 5-7 eggs

    
5. Aug 1, 2008 #3
   

   joebryant Overrun With Chickens

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   Quote:Swtangel321, thank you for for the excellent sharing of your experience. I will consider six to be the max.

    

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