My little silkie just went broody yesterday!

[AnastasiaY]

we have one of her eggs and two RIR's eggs under her. Any quick info on what to and what not to do? I'm a complete newbie on chickens, i've only had these for about 6 and a half months.

 

[walbarbsa]

Silkies are great moms! The one and only reason I've lost chicks is because a snake gets in an finishes them off! So, if you can, move your brooding momma-to-be to a brooder...They go into a kind of trance and moving them in the evening won't make too much difference to them. Then sit back and enjoy!

 

[AnastasiaY]

Thanks so much

How about handling the eggs? How long can they be out from under her? Ummm... Food wise, just the layer feed?

She's in a dog crate by herself.