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5/30/12 at 1:49pm
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Originally Posted by penneypep View Post

Thanks so much ! Do you have any idea what age is a full grown chicken ?
 

I think it's considered a year old, but my girls don't seem to change much after 6 months, but the roos change for a long time. Look at these two photos of my main roo (only roo right now).

 

At seven months

IMG_7009 sm.jpg

 

At one year

IMG_7845.JPG

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post #19532 of 35360
5/30/12 at 1:59pm
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Originally Posted by penneypep View Post

Thanks so much ! Do you have any idea what age is a full grown chicken ?
 

I think it's considered a year old, but my girls don't seem to change much after 6 months, but the roos change for a long time. Look at these two photos of my main roo (only roo right now).

 

At seven months

IMG_7009 sm.jpg

 

At one year

IMG_7845.JPG

He is gorgeous! What color is he? My silkie roo is very similar in color, but has lighter patches showing through in the back area. I have been told blue or grey, but the girl I bought him from said black....th.gif

Not enough chickens ;-O

Not my fault, the Farmer's market made me do it-

My other animals: DH, 4 kids, 3 beautiful Grandchildren, 1 dog, 7 cats

I think I have become both an addict and an enabler ;-P

(chickens and ducks, of course)

 

My chicken Tumblr:

http://chicknfun.tumblr.com

Why and How I got chickens

 

 

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Not enough chickens ;-O

Not my fault, the Farmer's market made me do it-

My other animals: DH, 4 kids, 3 beautiful Grandchildren, 1 dog, 7 cats

I think I have become both an addict and an enabler ;-P

(chickens and ducks, of course)

 

My chicken Tumblr:

http://chicknfun.tumblr.com

Why and How I got chickens

 

 

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post #19533 of 35360
5/30/12 at 2:07pm
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Originally Posted by scamperwillow View Post

Anyone raise silkies in northern California?  Or even Sonoma county??

I just started raising them . I live in southern Oregon.

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post #19534 of 35360
5/30/12 at 4:06pm
My silkies are shaking their heads a lot? They are molting is this normal? I got my glasses on picked one up and looked really close at head and under wings I didn't see any thing that looked like bugs. Should I treat just incase? Thanks for any input.

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post #19535 of 35360
5/30/12 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by chicknfun View Post

He is gorgeous! What color is he? My silkie roo is very similar in color, but has lighter patches showing through in the back area. I have been told blue or grey, but the girl I bought him from said black....th.gif

 Thank you! He is blue.

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post #19536 of 35360
5/30/12 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by Suzierd View Post

My silkies are shaking their heads a lot? They are molting is this normal? I got my glasses on picked one up and looked really close at head and under wings I didn't see any thing that looked like bugs. Should I treat just incase? Thanks for any input.

 When mine shake their heads a lot it's usually because the cheek feathers are blocking their view or tickling their eyes. Crest feathers can also irritate their eyes. It can't hurt to dust them for perisites though.

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I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler! love.gif
  Member of American Silkie Bantam Club!

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post #19537 of 35360
5/30/12 at 5:16pm

I really don't want to go through a billion posts looking for an answer.

We have a little chick with a splayed leg (I think that's what it's called). What's the best way to fix this? If I remember correctly, you can somehow bandage the legs together.. But where on the leg is the correct place to put the wrap?

How far apart do I set the legs? I'm assuming at a natural position as if the chick was standing up straight.

And what would be the best material to do this with? Does vetrap work?

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post #19538 of 35360
5/30/12 at 5:44pm
I liked this idea on splay leg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/318395/spraddle-leg-treatment-for-feather-legged-chicks

Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.

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post #19539 of 35360
5/30/12 at 5:47pm
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Originally Posted by peepblessed View Post

 When mine shake their heads a lot it's usually because the cheek feathers are blocking their view or tickling their eyes. Crest feathers can also irritate their eyes. It can't hurt to dust them for perisites though.

Thanks peep blessed, I hope it's annoying feathers. Just incase I was thinking I should put sevens dust in their dusting area, would that effect the eggs?

Silkies, one Banty, two Nigerian Goats, Arabian Horse, German Shepard, 3 small dogs, fish and birds.

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post #19540 of 35360
5/30/12 at 5:52pm
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Thanks peep blessed, I hope it's annoying feathers. Just incase I was thinking I should put sevens dust in their dusting area, would that effect the eggs?

 I don't know about the eggs. I use DE (diatomaceous earth) in their dusting areas.

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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