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post #14431 of 35177
2/22/12 at 8:18am
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jumpy.gif  I'm eggcited!!! I just heard that I may have some very nice Silkie eggs close to being on the way. The breeder I've been hoping to work with has just contacted me and said her crew is up and running. Eggs AND chicks are shipping!!!! (I've ordered a dozen eggs - 4 whites, 8 blue/black/splash.) wee.gif

 

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 That is awesome! Are the eggs shipping in the same box as the chicks? I've often thought that would be the safest way to send eggs!

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post #14432 of 35177
2/22/12 at 8:35am
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jumpy.gif  I'm eggcited!!! I just heard that I may have some very nice Silkie eggs close to being on the way. The breeder I've been hoping to work with has just contacted me and said her crew is up and running. Eggs AND chicks are shipping!!!! (I've ordered a dozen eggs - 4 whites, 8 blue/black/splash.) wee.gif

 

Friends for Elliot .... big_smile.png



 That is awesome! Are the eggs shipping in the same box as the chicks? I've often thought that would be the safest way to send eggs!



I'm actually only buying eggs. I think she mentioned the chicks to establish that her eggs are fertile (and to offer me the option). But I prefer to go through the 21 days of agony waiting for them to hatch and then worry like mad when they actually DO hatch. tongue.png

 

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post #14433 of 35177
2/22/12 at 2:37pm

Here are some more of my silkies, what do you think?

 

Here is a splash pullet, she should start laying at any time

[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/silkies002.jpg

 

And my black rooster... His crest is a little bigger but its pushed back from drinking

[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/silkies004.jpg

 

His legs and feet are very dark and lots of feathering on his feet and legs, nice toe spacing.

 

Ill be selling eggs and chicks from this pair and the splash hens mom when the pullet starts laying.

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post #14434 of 35177
2/22/12 at 3:01pm



 

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Here are some more of my silkies, what do you think?

 

Here is a splash pullet, she should start laying at any time

[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/silkies002.jpg

 

And my black rooster... His crest is a little bigger but its pushed back from drinking

[IMG]http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n569/chickencrazy96/Silkies%20at%20dads/silkies004.jpg

 

His legs and feet are very dark and lots of feathering on his feet and legs, nice toe spacing.

 

Ill be selling eggs and chicks from this pair and the splash hens mom when the pullet starts laying.

I love your pullet!!! Splash is my favorite any way. I hope you get some really awesome babies!!

 

 

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post #14435 of 35177
2/22/12 at 4:27pm

How big can silkies actually get.  Some of mine are a good 3 or 4 inches taller than others. They are all 10 months old .

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post #14436 of 35177
2/22/12 at 7:40pm

In chickens, size is determined by weight, not height, so the real question is what weights are you talking?  US silkies are bantams, and the standard calls for 36 oz, cocks, 32 oz  hens and cockerels and 28 oz pullets.

Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
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Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
adult and started pairs occasionally available;   No eggs or chicks. 
Support your local poultry clubs, breed clubs, ABA & APA!

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post #14437 of 35177
2/22/12 at 7:44pm
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In chickens, size is determined by weight, not height, so the real question is what weights are you talking?  US silkies are bantams, and the standard calls for 36 oz, cocks, 32 oz  hens and cockerels and 28 oz pullets.



I don't think none of my silkies are that small.

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post #14438 of 35177
2/22/12 at 7:56pm

I really should weigh mine....

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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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post #14439 of 35177
2/22/12 at 8:01pm

You might be surprised.  A properly sized silkie is larger (in volume) than you might think.

Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
adult and started pairs occasionally available;   No eggs or chicks. 
Support your local poultry clubs, breed clubs, ABA & APA!

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Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
adult and started pairs occasionally available;   No eggs or chicks. 
Support your local poultry clubs, breed clubs, ABA & APA!

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post #14440 of 35177
2/22/12 at 8:03pm
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You might be surprised.  A properly sized silkie is larger (in volume) than you might think.



plus they only weigh silkies in the natinonals right 

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

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