Re: Silkies as Mothers.
- From: OmManiPadmeOmelet <Omelet@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 05:36:15 -0600
In article <cedcd$437fd910$a2276379$1868@xxxxxxxxxx>,
"gfulton" <lbfulton@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a very small flock, (4 hens, one rooster), of Rhode Island Reds that
> I keep solely for eggs. They're kept outside with a covered feeder and
> small chicken house on a small grass plot. I had a very bad predator
> problem for a while but have that under control now. I'd like to get
> several hens of a breed that will set a nest and are good mothers in order
> to raise a few chicks. I've been reading lately and Silkies seem to be
> considered the best breed for this application. I'm in the Southeast of
> the U.S. and the winters here are mild. I have read that the 16% laying
> pellets I feed my R.I. Reds is not sufficient protein for Silkies. If
> anyone has any experience with a similar situation to what I've described,
> I'd very much appreciate any input.
>
> Thanks very much,
> Garrett Fulton
>
>
Silkies, game hens and cochin bantams are all excellent mothers.
Games are smarter and have given me the best results.
They need a large, isolated, roomy brooder cage to "do their thing" in
complete safety.
Cages need to be made from or covered with 1/2" hardware cloth. It is
the ONLY wire that is totally predator proof for outdoor use so the
poops can drop thru the floor onto the ground for cleanliness.
Raised roomy cages are the most efficient for brooding. 3 ft. x 3 ft. is
about the minimum. The larger, the better.
Cheers!
--
Om.
"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson
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