Posts by B J Hopkins

That's all hilarious! Love the way the chickens and other fowl love FF. It's hard for me to get to the feed trough with them all at my feet, but when I do they all dive in. The only thing I don't enjoy is when it's muddy in the run...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sonoran Silkies  At 11 weeks it is probably a LONG time before they will lay.  I never expect silkie eggs before 8 months. My White Silky was bred to a White Showgirl (Avatar)....

Quote: Originally Posted by Duck Drover  I have young Easter Eggers that were raised together so they hang out in a group away from the Silkies, although they share the same coop. The EE rooster is still young and...

Quote: Originally Posted by ChickNmamma  Welcome to the nice Silkie Thread!   Sounds like you have chicken math too... I love Silkies.    Why don't you think the Roo is...

I am soooo enjoying this thread! Beautiful pictures. Love all the different colors. I've 1 White Silky hen that is now 2 yrs old, her Black daughter who is 1 yr old, her White Showgirl daughter who is only 8 months. Also have a...

Quote: Originally Posted by RedRidge  You want to look at stake type, height, and hole size. Stake type is most important. Make sure you get the double step in posts and not the single. For chickens you want the...

Quote: Originally Posted by peepblessed  Have you found the silkie thread? http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread/35570#post_11316527 I found Pic & Stories of your Silkies. It's a good...

Quote: Originally Posted by ihavechickens2  Well I have a hen that's show quality and a roo that's breeder quality. And a lot of hens that just pet quality and I breed them all together to see what colors i get. So I...

I really hope this thread keeps going. I've enjoyed all the different pictures.   Next month I'm picking up from a hatchery 5 Silkies: 2 Blue, 2 Splash & 1 Buff.   Will post pictures later.

While my Silky pullets were all broody, a friend bought me a Roo. She was TOLD he was a 1yr old Blue Silky. NOT. He is a Partridge roo of indeterminate age. I'd guess 3+yrs as his spurs are over 3/4" long! I have my doubts as...