Silkie Gone Broodie-got Question?

[tobin123]

So we have lots of silkies and one has gone broodie.But we do not have a rooster in there for 8 weeks now.Due to he was only pet standard and want show standard.So should i leave her or take her eggs[16 eggs]???????

 

[acid_chipmunk]

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First, I think you mean broody, not broady. Second, if the eggs aren't fertile, there is no point in letting her sit on them. Find her some fertile ones or break her.

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

I agree. If they're not fertile anymore, there's no need. If she's truly broody, she shouldn't just get up because she doesn't have access to eggs. Broodies should be stubborn and continue to set until they are a.) broken or b.) mothers. Eggs stop being fertile if they're without a rooster for 2-3 weeks.

 

[tobin123]

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i know about the rooster part[3 or 4 weeks]but i was told a ol wise tale that say's to leave her or it will break her of her broodieness.Any one else heard or is it a bunch of b.s.Just wondering