Wants to be a momma?

[nevrenufanimals]

How will I know what to look for if she wants to be a mother once placed with them? I expect the chicks to ignore her at first.

 

[rosemarythyme]

@azygous has posted about her experience with "nanny" hens, which your Silkie sounds like she could qualify as. These are long threads, but it'll give you an idea of what to look for.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/we-know-broody-hens-how-about-a-nanny-hen.1407935/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-their-heat-cave.1494237/page-3#post-24953079