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    Shipped eggs reek of cigarette smoke

    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...
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    Week old silkie eye trouble!

    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...
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    White silkie--gender?

    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.
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    Chick with odd shaped head?

    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...
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    How to get started showing silkies (Texas)

    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...
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    Silkie color

    Can anyone identify the color of this chick? It comes from a line of buffs.
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