Mix

[worms7]

Could a polish bantam be kept with
12 large fowl as a broody bird
cheers Phil

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Some polish can be kept with other breeds but there is always the risk of them being picked on by the other flock members. 9/10 polish are at the bottom the pecking order.

Is your polish broody now? They are not really a broody breed so it's great if she is. Out of all the polish I have and have had only one has ever gone broody. If she is broody I would highly recommend you seperate her from the flock to hatch and raise chicks.

 

[worms7]

I have no polish at the moment but
I am after a broody so I might try
a silkie
cheers Phil

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Yes a silkie would be better if you are wanting a broody. They are far more inclined to go broody. Pekin bantams are also another breed known for broodiness

 

[worms7]

Would a silkie be ok with 10 large fowl if all introduced on the same day
cheers Phil

 

[worms7]

Can a silkie be kept in a mixed flock or will it get picked on
cheers Phil

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I'm afraid more than likely it will be picked on by other flock members. Silkies are often at the bottom of the pecking order in mixed flocks. I can't say this will or will not happen but there is a chance.

 

[meusoc]

I have a white leghorn named foggy she is very nice for a leghorn!