Silkie thread! - Page 1532

Okay. Got another showing question. Im going to get (hopefully) a SQ Silkie at Chickenstock next month. When I get ready to show, do I have to get my whole flock NPIP tested or just that particular bird? Reading the new NC Showing rules and I got a bit confused...

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Originally Posted by ChickenLeg 

 

Thanks so much for the info! Do you brush them with anything? (im assuming u dont cause it seems like it would pull out their hair or fur or feathers? also whats the correct word for the silkies coat lol?)
 

 

We're just starting in on the showing, so we're about to learn a whole lot more!  There are a few people on here that have shown for quite a while and have a lot more experience than I do.  It's just feathers on the silkies, so as far as I know, there is no other technical term for their coat other than "silkie".  They are missing the barbicles in the feathers, so they don't stick together, but fluff out.  I didn't really do a brushing down of the bird during the wash.  But after they were mostly blown out, I did use a wire dog brush (with plastic blunted tips) to help fluff them while drying.  I used it very lightly. I don't know if anyone else does that, but it seemed to help.  I do intend on using the brush to fluff them when we get there when I put the Pink Oil in (sort of like a hair spray).  

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Originally Posted by TheRookie 

Okay. Got another showing question. Im going to get (hopefully) a SQ Silkie at Chickenstock next month. When I get ready to show, do I have to get my whole flock NPIP tested or just that particular bird? Reading the new NC Showing rules and I got a bit confused...

That may depend on your state regulations.  Here in Kansas, we only need the single bird that is being shown to be tested and proven NPIP tested and banded.  (not the entire flock)  But you should check your Extension Office to see what the rules are.

Okay I gotcha, thank u again! I really love this atmosphere of this thread, very helpful! I wish you the best of luck!
 

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye95 

We're just starting in on the showing, so we're about to learn a whole lot more!  There are a few people on here that have shown for quite a while and have a lot more experience than I do.  It's just feathers on the silkies, so as far as I know, there is no other technical term for their coat other than "silkie".  They are missing the barbicles in the feathers, so they don't stick together, but fluff out.  I didn't really do a brushing down of the bird during the wash.  But after they were mostly blown out, I did use a wire dog brush (with plastic blunted tips) to help fluff them while drying.  I used it very lightly. I don't know if anyone else does that, but it seemed to help.  I do intend on using the brush to fluff them when we get there when I put the Pink Oil in (sort of like a hair spray).  

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Originally Posted by Suzierd 

They went in all by there self! The solar lights worked. now I just hope and pray they keep it up so if I spend the night somewhere they will be fine. I'll keep putting the lights in for a few nights then try it without. Thanks for the help.
I also put a tarp over the top of the run as long as it doesn't get to windy it works good they were in and out of the coop all day. Lucy (buff) and Myrtle (splash) run right to me and eat dried meal worms right out of my hand. They are so calm and sweet I really enjoy them.

I'm glad the solar light worked! I love your avatar photo!
 

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Originally Posted by peepblessed 

I'm glad the solar light worked! I love your avatar photo!
 

 

same her very nice pic and bird 

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Originally Posted by TheRookie 

Okay. Got another showing question. Im going to get (hopefully) a SQ Silkie at Chickenstock next month. When I get ready to show, do I have to get my whole flock NPIP tested or just that particular bird? Reading the new NC Showing rules and I got a bit confused...

in NC to show you can coop the bird (bring there and 'set up' in cage) the night before (leaving the bird there) or early in the AM (usually before 9 am) - most NC shows have testers. 

However the easiest way if you plan to show regularly is to just contact the state ag department and have them come out and test and certify the whole flock, they will put a permanent band on the legs of each bird (they only test those over 16 weeks) and then new birds and eggs that come into your flock their after should be from NPIP tested flocks as well, and you're re tested every year (or if you are still building your flock you can wait 6 months and have them re-test the whole flock) . When you are certified you will be given an NPIP # 

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Originally Posted by peepblessed 

 I think that was kinda mean!

My comment about the extras? A side note the extras they threw in weren't even silkies, I contacted them about the curled feet when they arrived and they said since they sent extras they could do nothing about it! :( I am going to give it another go trying to help the splashes foot straighten. I will keep him her no matter what! As long as they are suffering looks don't matter to me only personality and this one is already a lover