tracyann Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What a trying few days I've had. I've lost one of my little welsummer chicks (15 weeks old) to a neurological disorder that looked like a fit, her body had all gone lopsided and she was in a poor state of affairs, so had to do the deed and send her off to chicken heaven. I'm in the middle of treating an outbreak of redmite, thank goodness for the pink spray and diatom. Seems to be getting better. Am going to get a couple of banty girls to use as broodies for next year Am getting a big 20 bird henhouse to integrate all the girls together and will then use the pen currently in use for the banties.... But pekins or silkies?? That is the question... Which make the most reliable mums? and which go broody the most frequent?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sorry to hear about your little chick and dreaded redmite. At least you are staying positive and planning ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 We've got the mite too Sorry to hear your other troubles; it's heart rending when these things happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I have limited experience, but my Silkie made an excellent Mum when we put fertilised eggs under her earlier this year. Both Silkies and Pekins go broody every so often. If you are going to get a couple of banties anyway, why not get one of each? So sorry to hear about your chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 My Pekin has never gone broody but my Silkie is the best broody in the world. I wish I could clone her, she'd be worth a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
