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They are 4ish years old and live Australia. 4xAustralian Langshan’s 2x Pure Silkie. We were getting 3-4 eggs a day then one of the silkies went broody and sat in the nesting box for 1 week. Egg production stopped once this happened and has never returned it’s been 3months now and not 1 egg. Any...

Hi guys I’m after some advice. My silkie has just started laying but it is behaving odd. It has separated itself from the flock doesn’t move very much and appears lethargic. I was worried it was Dying. It has now laid 3 soft shell eggs in a day and a half and I found it eating one. I feel that...

I have an existing flock of Australian lanshans and I have just bought 2 thirteen week old silkies. What is the best way to introduce them to the existing flock? Time lines and methods etc to avoid pecking and injuries?

Hi I have recently been advised that these 10week old silkie chooks are infact roosters. Can you guys help me understand why they may be roosters for future reference? body Features etc?

Hi Everyone I’m new to BYC and also to silkies. I bought these 4 chooks from a backyard breeder and I’m not sure if I have boys or girls, they are 9weeks old in these pics. I’d love some guidance as I can’t keep boys in my state and I don’t want my kids to get too attached to them if I have to...