05/26/2026
Things we love about Silkie hens as mothers 🐥
• They are incredibly nurturing and attentive to their babies
• Watching the bond between mama hen and chicks is honestly one of the sweetest things on the farm
• They fiercely protect and teach their chicks from day one
• Last year we let our girls hatch their own eggs, and it made things so easy on the farming end
• No brooders, heat lamps, or constant chick babysitting for us because the moms handled it naturally
• The chicks seemed calmer and more confident being raised by their mothers
• There’s something really special about watching instincts and motherhood unfold naturally on the farm
This year, because of our roo-to-hen ratio, we ordered chicks from . One of the reasons we chose them is because they raise their roosters for meat rather than culling male chicks after sexing. Supporting more thoughtful and transparent farming practices matters deeply to us. 🤍