You forgot to include the meaties, and of course the ones to replace them, not to mention the ones that stop laying! None of which count by the way. And since you have that many chickens, why not add just a few ducks, and maybe a goose or two, and of course some turkeys. And naturally you'll...
11is not many! Why that's not even enough for a dozen eggs a day! And what about days when some of the girls take a vacation from laying? Plus if you have any for meat, that's even less! You definitely need more chickens!
Would anyone like to buy some NZW rabbits? I have several for sale. I need to thin the herd some. I have both bucks and does for sale, excellent meaties! 15.00 each.
Looks like she's displaying egg laying behavior. May be getting some eggs in the next couple of days. You can always take her to an avian vet to reassure yourself.
Not for EEs, but if you had the Jersey giants, or australorps I'd say yes. EEs aren't a whole lot bigger than silkies, height wise. And the temperments are on par with each other as well.
My silkies have no problem with the heat,and while they aren't wild about cold, they manage just fine. They don't tolerate being pecked or hit on the head though. The skull is very fragile, and a hard peck from another chicken can kill them. Happened to my roo. As far as where to get them, you...
I'd just separate them, take a few eggs and put under them. Doesn't have to be "their " eggs, just separate the eggs into three batches, and let a biddy set each batch.