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post #21691 of 35297
7/9/12 at 6:01am
I have this chick that is an array of colours.

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What would it be called - I do know it's not a showable colour. Still.. Very cute tongue.png

and some more of the 6 week olds (messy hair because of watermellon, rain and humidity)
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I helped this one hatch after it was 3 days late. Shrink wrapped, and weak. She/he is thriving and beautiful!

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another of the same chick.

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their 2 moms

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Oh and dad too.

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LES Farms

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Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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post #21692 of 35297
7/9/12 at 6:08am

Ok, time to trim my Silkies eyes.  I am really nervous about doing this.  Everyone says use the blunt kind of scissors..but aren't they dull?  I guess I am thinking of the young kids kind they use in school.  I'm thinking, two people to hold her down.  Poor thing, I throw out treats, she just stands there and stares at the ground to wait for one to fall in front of her.  I separated the feathers yesterday, and yes, they need to be trimmed!  Any other suggestions besides the type of scissors?

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post #21693 of 35297
7/9/12 at 6:18am
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Originally Posted by Cynthia12 View Post

Ok, time to trim my Silkies eyes.  I am really nervous about doing this.  Everyone says use the blunt kind of scissors..but aren't they dull?  I guess I am thinking of the young kids kind they use in school.  I'm thinking, two people to hold her down.  Poor thing, I throw out treats, she just stands there and stares at the ground to wait for one to fall in front of her.  I separated the feathers yesterday, and yes, they need to be trimmed!  Any other suggestions besides the type of scissors?
Just trim around her heard.

I don't trim after I really screwed up my bantam Buff Laced polish's hairdo. Never again lol

LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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LES Farms

Breeder of nothing right now.Read our RE-Build of LES Farms Thread.

 

Lost everything in a barn fire 2/11/13. Can't even pull it together.

Thank you for all the condolences and all the support and donations given to help us rebuild. You are all so special to us.

 

Please READ my thread about FIRE SAFETY. Trying to save as many others from the little mistakes that cost me everything.

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post #21694 of 35297
7/9/12 at 6:28am

silkie.jpgHi all, I am new to silkies and would like to know if anyone could tell me what color(s) I have here. Hatched on 3/23. I am thinking partridge for one but I am really not sure. Thank you


~Partridge Cochins, Ameraucanas, Buff Brahmas, Welsummers, Australorps, Buff Orps, Bantam Cochins and Bearded Silkies

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~Partridge Cochins, Ameraucanas, Buff Brahmas, Welsummers, Australorps, Buff Orps, Bantam Cochins and Bearded Silkies

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post #21695 of 35297
7/9/12 at 6:55am
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Originally Posted by Cynthia12 View Post

Ok, time to trim my Silkies eyes.  I am really nervous about doing this.  Everyone says use the blunt kind of scissors..but aren't they dull?  I guess I am thinking of the young kids kind they use in school.  I'm thinking, two people to hold her down.  Poor thing, I throw out treats, she just stands there and stares at the ground to wait for one to fall in front of her.  I separated the feathers yesterday, and yes, they need to be trimmed!  Any other suggestions besides the type of scissors?

Don't trim the crest!!  If you look closely, that isn't what is interfering with her vision.  Trim the beard or muff under her eyes, that is the part that will need the trimming.  The blunt ended scissors are the kind that the medical field uses-- they can safely be dug under bandages without having sharp edges that will poke or cut.  Just trim the muff a bit under the eyes and see how she does.  That's all we ever do.

Bearded BBS Silkies for exhibition and to SOP, WCB Polish, Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes 
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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

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post #21696 of 35297
7/9/12 at 7:45am
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Originally Posted by TAMMACLEAN View Post

I'm sure the anwserr is here some place but at what age do silkie roosters start to crow? I have one that is 14 weeks and he is a he but nothing yet. He like to make soft little sounds, which are so cute, but no crowing yet.  And I have to say that my kids feel in love with this one. We just happened to find it at TSC in a bin of bantams. We now have 14 more, 6 of those are going to be sold. My 15 year old really wants to show them but not really sure about what it take for that. And I'm not sure any of ours are good enough. Plenty cute though! Also can I breed the batch I have to each other or should I get some eggs from a different person and breed them?

 

Thanks! And all these silkies are cute!!

One of mine started at 4 months of age .

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

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WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

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post #21697 of 35297
7/9/12 at 7:50am
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My white Roo Charley is growing into a fine young man. Here he is with Lucy.
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I've been having too much fun taking pics lately.

You have very pretty birds . I need a few more buff myself.

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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post #21698 of 35297
7/9/12 at 7:53am
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Originally Posted by hburkha1 View Post

Can anyone tell me what color this chick is? Has white on wings and totally white feathers on feet. silkie chick-2.jpgsilkie chick1.jpg

Id say it will be a blue. Its really cute thats for sure. Just love the chicks.

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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post #21699 of 35297
7/9/12 at 7:55am

...and I have 2 that let out the most pathetic sounding crows EVER at 2 months! I even videotaped it on my phone 'cuz it made me laugh so much. They would stand really tall and REALLY work up that crow - it seemed so uncomfortable for them that I'm not sure why they are so excited about doing it! gig.gif

Lovin' Life to the FULLEST! I adore my little Silkies and Showgirls! 2 rescue swans, a tribe of guineas and numerous other rescued critters, including my Livestock Guardian, Tony Llama...YES! I live on a farm! Praising God daily! 

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Lovin' Life to the FULLEST! I adore my little Silkies and Showgirls! 2 rescue swans, a tribe of guineas and numerous other rescued critters, including my Livestock Guardian, Tony Llama...YES! I live on a farm! Praising God daily! 

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post #21700 of 35297
7/9/12 at 7:59am
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The Peeps enjoying some watermelon
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Penny tried eating a bee today and it stung her in the mouth and she cried and cried and shook her head poor baby sad.png
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How's this shot? Hairs even wet and back. Boy or girl?
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I love giving mine watermelon too but every time I do it brings swarms of ants YIKES not good for the chickens . I really love the new paint colors that are being developed now. I hope to have a nice trio of some one day. Cute birds you have . I have some partridges too of different shades and love watchimg them change from chickmunk chicks to adults.

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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