Will my momma silkie adopt a baby chick?

[magsrags]

OK, my Moma silkie has three, 2 week old peeps she is raising out in the yard. Today I have 1 lone Serama chick piping. Is it a possibility she might adopt this little one if I place him under her at night? I'd keep him inside and make sure he is eating drinking for a the first few days. But I KNOW he will torment me peeping after that for company. I can moniter as I work at home. What are the chances she might take him "under her wings". TIA

Also.....might she be willing to adopt even more as time goes by?

 

[my1stchicks]

I've read that silkies are great moms so you could try offering them to her. Watch her and the other chicks to make sure all is ok. Good luck

 

[prov31gal]

ive seen male silkies steal chicks and sit on them. my uncle had silkies for years. they are super moms, they are the most broody and nurturing chickens ive ever encountered.

 

[BluegrassSeramas]

Its nice that you work at home so you can watch. It may work! Good luck!!

 

[Teresaann24]

Silkies make great moms I have given 4 week old chicks to mommas. Go slow and do it at night and keep a close eye on everyone not all will accept other chicks. I have 1 girl who I tried to give 2 week old chicks too and she would not accept them she did not attack them or anything but she would not allow them to come nest with her or anywhere around her.