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    Comment by 'Bluechick66' in item 'Orpington'

    That is great. I have 18 chickens and Peaches, my Orp is my favorite. She likes to cuddle, gives kisses. She is funny as all heck to watch. She is the "Informer" of the flock, tattles on everyone when they go to lay or go behind the fence in the no go area or if the chicks pick on each other...
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    So sorry. We lost a few too due to cocci. It ripped my heart out. My condolences.
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    At what age do silkies start to lay????

    It looks like a partridge, I just got a partridge a few days ago, she is only a few weeks old (I hope it is a she), It is very hard to tell when they are full grown.
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    At what age do silkies start to lay????

    You need to hold them as much as possible. Snuggle with them, talk to them, let them eat out of your hands, put them in a basket and keep them with you when you can. It takes a while. Just hold them close to your chest while you watch TV and let them relax. Takes a while, be patient, very...
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    Comment by 'Bluechick66' in item 'Orpington'

    Yup! Gotta be scary for them. They will trust you if you just treat them like your special babies, love them, talk to them, get down to their level and scratch in the dirt with them, they come around, and cuddle them every chance you can.
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    Comment by 'Bluechick66' in item 'Orpington'

    Give her time. They do get friendlier when they start laying, and are much easier to catch. Just force them to stay in your arms and turn them on their backs, hold them like you are cradling a baby until they calm down. Tickle their feet and rub them under their chin flaps.I have two orps and...
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    At what age do silkies start to lay????

    I got 6- 2 week old silkies in January 2013, one died young, two were roo's and we found them a home, now I have 3 pullets, one buff, one black and one blue splash. My buff started laying at 4 and a half months, everyday, sometimes 2 a day, so I let her go broody for a few weeks to give her a...
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    Can a chicken lay more than one egg a day?

    I have a 5 month old silkie laying 2 a day did not know that was possible. I sure hope this does not wear her out too fast. She is my favorite.
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    Coughing, purring chickens

    Total bummer about Spice. We only have to worry about the darn rats and racoons here.
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    Comment by 'bluechick66' in album 'The Bird House - In Progress'

    Haha, too cute. Love it.
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    Comment by 'bluechick66' in album 'Our coop~deville in progress'

    We are still making additions on this as the flock keeps growing. LOL
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