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    Introducing New Hens to a flock of 1

    Unfortunately I have lost three of my hens recently to an attack by the neighbours dog. We only have one left surviving, who we actually found in the dog’s mouth. However, she has pulled through and is still with us, although a little traumatised. I don’t want to introduce new hens just yet...
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    Mud Balls on Silkies Head

    One of my silkies accidentally spent the night outside earlier this week, unfortunately it was a very stormy evening and she has ended up with large mud balls on her head hanging down over her eyes. I have experienced mud balls before on my Silkies feet, which are easy enough to get rid off, but...
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    Mud Balls on Silkies Head

    One of my silkies accidentally spent the night outside earlier this week, unfortunately it was a very stormy evening and she has ended up with large mud balls on her head hanging down over her eyes. I have experienced mud balls before on my Silkies feet, which are easy enough to get rid off, but...
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    Silkies - What’s your experience?

    Hey! I’d love to hear from people who own Silkies and about your experience with them! Laying abilities? Behaviour/temperament? How often do they go broody? Winter laying? Etc
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    Hens Not Laying

    Well that's encouraging to hear! What's your experience with how often they go broody? Any tips on stopping a broody silkie?
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    Hens Not Laying

    Thank you! Haha I'll just have to be a little more patient! Any tips for in 2 months time and there's still no eggs? Any feed or bedding that can encourage them to start?
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    Hens Not Laying

    OK thank you! I've heard that about the silkies. Also, how are your silkies at laying during the winter? As I've heard mixed things about this
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    Hens Not Laying

    About 1 and 1/2 months ago I got 4 bantams (2 silkies, 1 chamois polish and 1 pekin). The farm I got them from stated that all their chickens are from 16-20 weeks old when sold. I was wondering if anyone knew how long it would take for them to start laying? And also does anyone have any advice...
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