Here our list of predators is short, Cats and dogs, hawks (out in the country this is a problem) stoats( also in the country) and hedgehogs, which are my main problem. Because of this the houses to my coops are all hedgehog proof and are closed off at night, especially because of the chicks...
yeah I do, half as per usual ( or more in my case) are boys and most have been sent off to 'the curry farm' to be raised on to be eaten, but I will keep a few to grow on myself and select a few for breeding, but alas you cannot keep them all. I agree and I love being able to give my girls the...
They are looking good :). Silkies are meant to have 5 toes per foot, its part of their special genetics and what not. having a missing toe ( 4 toes one foot, 5 the other is common) or extra toes is also common, last year I had one with 7 on one foot and 5 on the other, this year I have a 6 toed...
I agree with Drumstick diva, I would also love to see your silkie babies. And as the others have said, if you have any more questions we are all here to help :)