1. Apr 6, 2012 #1
   

   racuda Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I had 21 Silkie chicks hatch today. I was hoping to slip them under two broodys and let them raise the chicks. With a bunch of Silkies around someone is always broody, right? Well, not when I want them to be!
   
   I had one hen start sitting this morning. Does she need to sit for a certain amount of time to accept about 10 chicks?

    
3. Apr 6, 2012 #2
   

   Kevin565 Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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   I have heard of Silkies taking chicks when they weren't even broody. It may work as long as your prepared to raise them in case she rejects them.

    
5. Apr 6, 2012 #3
   

   tyjaco Chillin' With My Peeps

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   good luck! Let us know how it goes

    

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