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My broody silkie pullet hatched 3 silkie chicks about a week ago. Last night I notice all her babies were dead. My guess is she either pecked them all or squished them all. She is 10 months old and a first time broody. She isn't the sweetest silkie and was WAY protective of her nest she was so dedicated I was sure she would be a great mom. I'm not quite sure what happened.
 
Sylvester017 said:
The very few show people I have had contact with are very fussy and likely belong to one or more certified chicken health organizations. It's like pulling teeth to see them or their birds. They usually will not ship their birds and have you attend the show for pickup if you purchase any of their precious stock. We are probably more of a threat to their show birds rather than the other way around. They also follow quarantine regimens and their birds are like their children - especially the show quality ones.

Now if you are talking about 4-H, County Fair. livestock auctions, or local home or park meet-up bird shows I would be a little more careful. I don't attend these types of shows because all clientele are not always the most knowledgeable or careful about what they bring to show. Don't mean to offend the majority of responsible show goers but just the few who are not certified or careful - JMHO.
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Arent there vaccines for for chickens the same way there are for dogs? Over the past week I have spent hours reading about chicken illnesses and I think I am more confused now than I was a week ago. All of the information is so conflicting.

sonderah said:
I completely agree! I am in that boat now folks! I have always been careful about my birds, but was ignorant to the fact that hatching eggs were dangerous!! I'm sitting here now about to vomit so nervous because in 2 hrs the dept of AG will be here to test my flock for MG/MS and if anyone tests positive I have to kill them! I hate myself for what I've done. When this is all over, there will DEF be a change in the way things are done! I've spent almost 2 yrs to get where I am now. LOTS AND LOTS of time, effort, & money!! I am completely heartbroken!
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I hope it all worked out. Please post an update. Does it have to do with state law? If you did have those illnesses couldnt you just have a closed flock?

kada6305 said:
Our other chick is still drying off but here in the chick that hatched out around 10am. Am I right thinking white silkie? Other options are splash, and porcelain

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So CUTE!!!
 
chicken pickin said:
My broody silkie pullet hatched 3 silkie chicks about a week ago. Last night I notice all her babies were dead. My guess is she either pecked them all or squished them all. She is 10 months old and a first time broody. She isn't the sweetest silkie and was WAY protective of her nest she was so dedicated I was sure she would be a great mom. I'm not quite sure what happened.
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I'm so sorry ... I wish I had advice, but I'm a newbie, and I've never had a broodie either. Was she acting like they were still alive, or were they cast aside?
 
Some chicks from my last hatch
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