Recent content by silkiedottes

Same bird, in a very awkward stage now lol

I've just received 18 'show quality' silkie eggs from a purchase made on eBay, and I'm a little worried because the whole box, packaging, even the eggs themselves stink like cigarette smoke! I set the eggs out to let them settle, and just not put them in the incubator, but I can even smell it...

It has a little goop that crusts over if I don't clean it out in time. No sneezing or noticeable abnormal behavior otherwise. Ok! Thanks! Coconut oil is all I had tonight and I thought maybe neosporin, but I will look for that...I wonder if I can buy it at a farm store or TSC?

I had 6 nice little bearded silkies hatch out about a week ago, all healthy and robust. One thing I did notice, at a few days old, is that Occasionally a few of the chicks eyes would stick shut and I would have to get a warm washcloth to help them get their eye open again. Now I have a little...

How's this?

Anyone care to guess at my white bearded silkie? Only about 4 weeks. Hoping for pullet, but with those streamers? Can they get them that early?

Is that what those are? Bummer.. I was hoping it was just some baby feathers about to fall off. Lol !

This bearded silkie chick I THINK is about 4 weeks old. That's still pretty young to tell, I realize, but was curious to see what people think who have more experience on here.

I can definately feel it. It isn't super soft but has some give when I touch it

I just hatched out a batch or Rhode Island reds in my little giant incubator. This chick is one of about 16 that have hatched so far, but he looks a little off to me. His head is shaped oddly, and one side is larger than the other... Almost like he had a growth or something, but it look like...

Hi! I was wondering if any pros would be willing to give me some advice on how to start showing silkies. I have bought a couple chicks and hatching eggs this year that I'm hoping will be very nice quality, from a breeder. Are there any certifications you must have in order to show birds? What...

Thanks! Im really curious to see what happens with them.

So is smut a disqualifying fault if they have any? I'm guessing yes if it's as dark as this guy, but what if it's just a few in the wings?

Sure will! I'm curious.