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Milliestwo, Here's a baby silkie pic for you...

I would make sure the youngest batch is at least a week old first. Then I think the sooner you mix them the better........ btw, welcome. Were you at the Farmville swap?

Sounds like you're doing everything possible for them. Hopefully all the others will make it!

Quote: You should never stop hatching chicks! Seriously, I guess the big question is how long do you want them in your house before they are grown enough to survive the cold? As cute as they are, I'm actually relieved that I finally got all my birds out of the house!

Quote: Sorry to hear you lost 2 little ones. It's always so sad. I'm thinking maybe the stress of a wash & blowdry may have been too much if they were already weak. You could try Olive oil to remove the "paste" and it will also help to keep any more from sticking. What kind of litter are they...

Quote: You haven't seen anything until you've been to Float Day on the Staunton river. Some really interesting people there. Most of the birds are grown, some younger ones but rarely chicks until it gets hot enough to keep them outside.

The Altavista flea market is every 1st Saturday of the month. There are some nice birds sometimes, but there are also some low quality ones as well. The best I've seen are raised by an Amish girl, she sets up a little fence and lets them run around. I can't really give you directions because I...

Quote: Welcome! I have a small farm in the same area. Have you heard about the Altavista trade lot? One the first Saturday of every month, they have lots of chickens for sale. There is an Amish girl who has really friendly and healthy birds of all different breeds.

Quote: Welcome neighbor! Part of my property is in Pittsylvania county, the rest is in Halifax county. What are you planning to get?

@migocontodos : I am located in Mecklenburg County, a few miles from NC! Hey! I know where that is..... I'm near South Boston.