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7/9/12 at 2:13pm

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My silkies are terrified of anything that's new. I had the same problem with watermelon in the beginning.

Now you know where the phrase "you're just a big chicken!" came from.

Mine are the same way! Yesterday they were given grapes and it took the longest time for them to go near the plate. Once they figured out that the grapes weren't going to jump up and bite them, two of the 7 week olds started to play keep away. One would run around with a grape in its mouth until the other grabbed it away and ran in the opposite direction! They did for a few minutes and it was so cute. Tina G

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7/9/12 at 2:23pm

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I can't keep track of who has what colors but if your bird is white (like mine) the blue you are referring to is her ear lobes I believe and as far as I have gleened from the thread, it doesn't mean boy or girl, just part of the coloring on the white ones. This is our first silkie so if I have gotten this wrong, someone please correct me. I don't know if it stays with them but it is one of my favorite parts of my bird.

All silkies regardles of the color, bearded or non bearded should have blue ear lobes and 10 toes Also they should have mulberry - black colored wattles and combs , walnut shaped to be showable.

Is this right exsperts ?

Edited by GoldBarRanch - 7/9/12 at 5:14pm

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 : ...

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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7/9/12 at 3:13pm

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All silkies regardles of the color, bearded or non bearded should have blue ear lobes and 10 toes

I love the blue ears! lol...I never saw them until I picked her up to clip her feathers around her eyes. I've held her, pushed the feathers back from her eyes several times, but never noticed the blue. I like it. :)

And yes, she has ten toes, but only 5 on each foot.

Wonderful family, very understanding husband when it comes to chickens, dogs, birds, one big Golden Retriever, and thankful to the Lord for all!

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7/9/12 at 4:40pm

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All silkies regardles of the color, bearded or non bearded should have blue ear lobes and 10 toes

Thank you for posting this, it just answered one of my questions. A black silkie of mine, Sissy, has black ear lobes. Its okay with me as I'm just using her in my sizzle pen, but it's still great to know that this is not acceptable.

I have 18 chickens, one kitten, 3 dogs, 2 hermit crabs, and live on 20 acres in the country. I am CrAzY about chickens and plan on getting more! I am continually working to better my chicken practices and to better my flocks.

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7/9/12 at 4:57pm

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Anyone have an idea what color this chick might be??

Any input is appreciated :)

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7/9/12 at 5:04pm

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And just for fun here is my Columbian Silkie, he is 3 months old. Anyone else working with this color???

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7/9/12 at 5:12pm

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He looks like he'll have great foot feathering.

Whit's Flock (My Chickens, Rabbit & Pigeons) (Click to show)

~Whittni, a happy owner of: 2 Silver Laced Wyandotte pullets, 1 Black Sexlink pullet, 1 Buff Orpington pullet, 1 Black Tailed Buff Japanese Bantam pullet and 1 Black Rosecomb Bantam cockerel.

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7/9/12 at 5:14pm

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Thanks, I think so too. I am excited to see how he will turn out.

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7/9/12 at 5:28pm

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My DD had a couple of friends over yesterday and invited "her" 8 week old Silkie Lucille, to visit with the girls as well. Lucille was of course, a big hit. She seemed to take it all in stride which was pretty amusing to me.

Here is "Lucille's visit with the ladies" in photo progression.

Group photo - My DD Lily is on the right. "Lucille" is sitting on the lap of the girl on left, engaged in her visit.

Sitting prettily with girlfriends.

But all that petting felt soooo nice, that soon -

It all became just too relaxing -

And Lucille checked out for awhile... shhhh....

I love it when they collapse with peaceful joy!

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7/9/12 at 5:32pm

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And just for fun here is my Columbian Silkie, he is 3 months old. Anyone else working with this color???

That's a nice chick!!

Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart!
I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler!
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