So hi! Im not caught up yet--now day here at work(public school) so I'm...cough... sitting and (technically editing) however I needed a break.
Anywho, I write smut. Yup. Romance with extra spice. WITH plot!!! LOL! 😉 serioulsy, I did a word count of my last novel and it was 29% smut. I count...
No such thing as writing failure unless you have a blank page!
Words are hard to get down! 16k is amazing! You've got this!
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I dont hatch silkie eggs, but to me that yellowish one doesnt looke like it started--- HOWEVER don't toss it yet. I leave mine just in case and generally toss at lockdown. Good luck!!!
Im sure you arent the only person to have a flock on an area like this.
so one thing to consider: flying. Them flying and predators. Think catio but for hens. Hardware cloth covered wood frame giant cage. That space of the coop may be okay for them to sleep(provided adequate ventilation) in...
I just mentioned our broody that I watched her during winter broods--i have a thread about her bc she wouldn't break.
They won't take older chicks.
I only have heat on the littles. The big girls are just in a windblocked run/coop.
Good luck
Day trips outside? They may take quite quick to outside.
I don't have anything to add other than the huddle box. We have 2week old chicks outside in side brooder, on heat and windblocked, but been out since day 3, central indiana here. After watching our broody hen do it twice in dec and feb...
Huddle box aka wool hen (fleece blanket strips hanging in a cardboard box)
Search group for different set ups. I just used a cheapie fleece blanket, cut strips, hung them in a box on side, and babies would cuddle/huddle when needed. Just a suggestion