As of today, my little flock is down to two. Lost a BCM to a coyote a few months ago and my EE died this afternoon of unknown causes.
Just two little bantams left, a Mille Fleur d'Uccle and a Silkie. Both as sweet as can be and very lonely without their big sisters.
I don't have a set-up with a separate pen that would allow me to gradually introduce new birds.
Do I have to wait until my Silkie goes broody to introduce new chicks? I've heard that Silkies are natural at mothering but is that only in the case of them being broody?
I realize this is not the time of year to be looking for chicks but seeing these two by themselves makes me think I need a plan...
Just two little bantams left, a Mille Fleur d'Uccle and a Silkie. Both as sweet as can be and very lonely without their big sisters.
I don't have a set-up with a separate pen that would allow me to gradually introduce new birds.
Do I have to wait until my Silkie goes broody to introduce new chicks? I've heard that Silkies are natural at mothering but is that only in the case of them being broody?
I realize this is not the time of year to be looking for chicks but seeing these two by themselves makes me think I need a plan...