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post #14341 of 35126
2/19/12 at 8:31am

If i put these two Chickens in tha same pen when they get old enough do you think they would make greys only or greys and blacks?

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****<3**** Our farmily includes 12 goats, 1 horse, 3 dogs, 6 cats, 30 poultry: 13 silkies, 2 OEG, 2 EE, 1BR, 1 WL, 2 guineas, 5 geese, 4 mixed chickens. ****<3****

 

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****<3**** Our farmily includes 12 goats, 1 horse, 3 dogs, 6 cats, 30 poultry: 13 silkies, 2 OEG, 2 EE, 1BR, 1 WL, 2 guineas, 5 geese, 4 mixed chickens. ****<3****

 

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post #14342 of 35126
2/19/12 at 8:44am

Hi frow.gifhugs.giflove.gif

  My Heritage Poultry Farm Silkies are hatching this morning celebrate.gifwee.gifya.gif I have 23 in lockdown and so far one is fluffing and 10 more are pipped and a zipping wee.gifcelebrate.gif!!! The first one out was a BBS and the second looks like it will be an Isabelle then another BBS then a Lav celebrate.gifwee.giflove.gifya.gif Here is a chic pic of the first one hugs.giflove.giflove.gif

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post #14343 of 35126
2/19/12 at 8:52am

Congratsclap.gif

 

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Hi frow.gifhugs.giflove.gif

  My Heritage Poultry Farm Silkies are hatching this morning celebrate.gifwee.gifya.gif I have 23 in lockdown and so far one is fluffing and 10 more are pipped and a zipping wee.gifcelebrate.gif!!! The first one out was a BBS and the second looks like it will be an Isabelle then another BBS then a Lav celebrate.gifwee.giflove.gifya.gif Here is a chic pic of the first one hugs.giflove.giflove.gif

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****<3**** Our farmily includes 12 goats, 1 horse, 3 dogs, 6 cats, 30 poultry: 13 silkies, 2 OEG, 2 EE, 1BR, 1 WL, 2 guineas, 5 geese, 4 mixed chickens. ****<3****

 

My swap page: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/seclusionfarms-swap-page

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****<3**** Our farmily includes 12 goats, 1 horse, 3 dogs, 6 cats, 30 poultry: 13 silkies, 2 OEG, 2 EE, 1BR, 1 WL, 2 guineas, 5 geese, 4 mixed chickens. ****<3****

 

My swap page: http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/seclusionfarms-swap-page

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post #14344 of 35126
2/19/12 at 9:11am
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Originally Posted by poultrycrazy View Post

I was thinkin about this hen... She is dirty in this pic lol

 

 

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[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/IMG_1626.jpg

 

This pic show her tight wings

[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/IMG_1626.jpg


I like her! big_smile.png
 

 

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post #14345 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:08pm
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I like her! big_smile.png
 

 



yes she is nice 

Bearded White,Black,Columbian,Buff,Blue,Partridge,Splash,Self Blue and paint silkies 

i love all silkies any color any shape any form show or not show quality they are just a lovely breed

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Bearded White,Black,Columbian,Buff,Blue,Partridge,Splash,Self Blue and paint silkies 

i love all silkies any color any shape any form show or not show quality they are just a lovely breed

Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club 

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post #14346 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:12pm

If you aren't showing, trim them. I use the kiddie scissors, without the pointy end, just in case they jiggle too much.

 

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I have read differing opinions on how to keep the feathers around their eyes so they can see, I have read that some pluck and some trim? Is one better than the other, I do not want to hurt silkie so I am leaning more towards trimming?



 

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post #14347 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:14pm

Oh, and I know nobody believes anyone without pictures, but....

wee.gifI just picked up some paint babies!yesss.gif

Pics to follow, if they ever sit still.

Proud member of APA, ABA, ASBC, MCCA, JBBA, LIPS.

Winner, Marans Chicken Club USA Egg contest Jan. 2013 Northeast Poultry Congress. My girls rock!

 

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Proud member of APA, ABA, ASBC, MCCA, JBBA, LIPS.

Winner, Marans Chicken Club USA Egg contest Jan. 2013 Northeast Poultry Congress. My girls rock!

 

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post #14348 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:32pm

another one from a friend- looks like i'll have a couple pens, for SQ and Pet quality.... but i can't turn them away- this guy my friend got me- poor guy was at an auction crammed in a cage he couldn't stand up in, so was laying down...

 

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post #14349 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:48pm
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another one from a friend- looks like i'll have a couple pens, for SQ and Pet quality.... but i can't turn them away- this guy my friend got me- poor guy was at an auction crammed in a cage he couldn't stand up in, so was laying down...

 

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glad you rescued him.  :)
 

 

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Bearded BBS Silkies for exhibition and to SOP, WCB Polish, Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes 
My Coop Page  and  Cookie Tin Heater Instructions  and  My Chicken Page

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

 

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post #14350 of 35126
2/19/12 at 12:50pm
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Oh, and I know nobody believes anyone without pictures, but....

wee.gifI just picked up some paint babies!yesss.gif

Pics to follow, if they ever sit still.



 That's exciting alright!!

Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler! love.gif
  Member of American Silkie Bantam Club!

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Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler! love.gif
  Member of American Silkie Bantam Club!

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