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frow.gif On the subject of gray, here's a great thread. http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/478550/what-does-a-grey-silkie-look-like/10



WOW! Those are gorgeous!!!

Raising:

Partridge Silkies

Bantam B/B/S Orpingtons

Working on:

Bantam Silver Laced and Columbian Cochins

 

Member of American Silkie Bantam Club

Member Cochins International 

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Raising:

Partridge Silkies

Bantam B/B/S Orpingtons

Working on:

Bantam Silver Laced and Columbian Cochins

 

Member of American Silkie Bantam Club

Member Cochins International 

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I am so excited, this morning I hatched my very first chick, a Silkie!! My daughters have named it Patty for St. Patricks Day. And hopefully I'll have a few more by the end of the day wee.gif

 

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Silkies, silkies, and more silkies!

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Silkies, silkies, and more silkies!

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I am so excited, this morning I hatched my very first chick, a Silkie!! My daughters have named it Patty for St. Patricks Day. And hopefully I'll have a few more by the end of the day wee.gif

 

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That's a cute shot! Hope they all hatch!! fl.gif
 

 

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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
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Hatched out nine silkie chicks yesterday. Three paints that didn't color (all black), 2 porcelain, 1 lavender, 1 splash and 2 blue. Pictures tomorrow after they fluff!

 

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Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
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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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Big Congrats PeepBlessed on your hatch!!!  How exciting!!!  Def post pics when they are fluffed!

 

Beth or anyone else that does AI-- okay, someone was telling me to keep my cockerel separate from my hens for a while before I do the AI.  I didn't try yesterdy and haven't today yet.  I had a broody silkie that was sitting on eggs for the last 2.5 weeks and I candled the eggs and they are not fertile.  So I took them from her and put her outside with the others.  I had him out there for a few minutes and he didn't try anything with anyone until I brought her out and then he went NUTS.  Dragging his wings and shuffling and the works.  She was a little weak from sitting so she started screaming, so I took him back out and put him in a pen by himself.  The weak hen isn't being bothered by the others and she's sratching around and eating now and looking a lot better...  Soooo... NOW that he is worked up and excited, this might be a good time to try, yes?  I watched that video a few more times again.  It just shows only like a drop or two coming out-- is that ALL?!  Maybe I missed it last time??  Doubtful though, I really don't think it worked last time.  

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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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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Big Congrats PeepBlessed on your hatch!!!  How exciting!!!  Def post pics when they are fluffed!

 

Beth or anyone else that does AI-- okay, someone was telling me to keep my cockerel separate from my hens for a while before I do the AI.  I didn't try yesterdy and haven't today yet.  I had a broody silkie that was sitting on eggs for the last 2.5 weeks and I candled the eggs and they are not fertile.  So I took them from her and put her outside with the others.  I had him out there for a few minutes and he didn't try anything with anyone until I brought her out and then he went NUTS.  Dragging his wings and shuffling and the works.  She was a little weak from sitting so she started screaming, so I took him back out and put him in a pen by himself.  The weak hen isn't being bothered by the others and she's sratching around and eating now and looking a lot better...  Soooo... NOW that he is worked up and excited, this might be a good time to try, yes?  I watched that video a few more times again.  It just shows only like a drop or two coming out-- is that ALL?!  Maybe I missed it last time??  Doubtful though, I really don't think it worked last time.  

Oh the trials of silkie addiction!

 

 

Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
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  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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My silkies enjoying the nice St. Patty's day

 

Partridge

 

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Truffles my blue partridge pullet and Orange Sherbert my handsomely funky orange splash cockerel 

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Want a custom chicken shirt? Check out my FB and contact me! Offering SILKIES, SHOWGIRL, and POLISH designs and custom artwork!

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Shadow Calibers Silkies and Design

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Want a custom chicken shirt? Check out my FB and contact me! Offering SILKIES, SHOWGIRL, and POLISH designs and custom artwork!

https://www.facebook.com/ShadowCaliberDesigns

 

 

Jessy
Shadow Calibers Silkies and Design

NPIP # 55-1101

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Originally Posted by ScaredOfShadows View Post

My silkies enjoying the nice St. Patty's day

 

Partridge

 

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Truffles my blue partridge pullet and Orange Sherbert my handsomely funky orange splash cockerel 

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Those are such gorgeous partridge! Have you made a decision on what to do with your beautiful red splash? Have you got a girl picked out for him?
 

 

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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Most of my chicks haven't fluffed yet but thought I'd post a couple. This is a gorgeous splash chick from Catdance. I'm sure it's a girl! Too pretty to be a boy! celebrate.gif

 

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And I had one egg in this bunch that was from my own girls. I don't know which one, but it's my first home raised silkie! wee.gifI am very pleased so far!

 

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Don't you think it looks just like his Dad?

 

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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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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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Originally Posted by peepblessed View Post

Most of my chicks haven't fluffed yet but thought I'd post a couple. This is a gorgeous splash chick from Catdance. I'm sure it's a girl! Too pretty to be a boy! celebrate.gif

 

IMG_7327.JPG

 

And I had one egg in this bunch that was from my own girls. I don't know which one, but it's my first home raised silkie! wee.gifI am very pleased so far!

 

IMG_7324.JPG

 

Don't you think it looks just like his Dad?

 

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CUTE!!love.gif That second chick does look like his dad!

 

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