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post #1 of 13
7/18/12 at 7:23am
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We've just hatched our coop plans though they've been brooding for some time (Terribly sorry for the god-awful puns but...).

There is currently a debate brewing in our house as to whether we will be getting Seramas or Silkies/Sizzles or both. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated (husband says Seramas, I say Silkies or Sizzles - for all we know we can have both together).

I've been an avid reader of this site for so long now. I'm thrilled to now be am actual participant!

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post #2 of 13
7/18/12 at 7:43am

Silkies can't fly away from hawks and can't see that well either. (Just a reminder, I see quite a bit of people posting about missing Silkies). 

 

Welcome to BYC! I hope you and your husband come to an agreement. frow.gif

 

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It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

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post #3 of 13
7/18/12 at 7:45am
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Thanks so much for your reply. Our coop is/will be fully enclosed but that's definitely something to consider.
 

"... if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein

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"... if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein

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post #4 of 13
7/18/12 at 7:57am

Hello and welcome to BYC frow.gif You should have a look at the Breeds section, see what the members say about the different breeds, pros and cons.

 

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer

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post #5 of 13
7/18/12 at 8:09am

Hi! big_smile.png Nice to meet you!  I love silkies...some day when we have more and can afford ornamental birds we will have some!
 

*Wife to my highschool sweetheart, HSing, crafting, coach, Mama to 4 littles, 1 Great Dane, 1 Orange Tabby, 1 Rouen/Runner Drake, 2 Ducks: Rouen, Cayuga, 3 Hens: Isa, NH, Ameracauna & 2 Cochin Pullets
*Writer at www.witheagerhands.net & contributing writer at www.homemakerschallenge.com
Trying to live each day on purpose, be thankful, & enjoy our many blessing on our tiny 1/2 acre homestead.

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*Wife to my highschool sweetheart, HSing, crafting, coach, Mama to 4 littles, 1 Great Dane, 1 Orange Tabby, 1 Rouen/Runner Drake, 2 Ducks: Rouen, Cayuga, 3 Hens: Isa, NH, Ameracauna & 2 Cochin Pullets
*Writer at www.witheagerhands.net & contributing writer at www.homemakerschallenge.com
Trying to live each day on purpose, be thankful, & enjoy our many blessing on our tiny 1/2 acre homestead.

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post #6 of 13
7/18/12 at 8:37am

welcome-byc.gif from California! I have 2 Silkies and one of them can't see very well even though I have her a "hair cut" haha.

 

Elizabeth

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post #7 of 13
7/18/12 at 8:37am

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post #8 of 13
7/18/12 at 8:40am
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Originally Posted by liz9910 View Post

I have 2 Silkies and one of them can't see very well even though I have her a "hair cut" haha.

 

Elizabeth

 

Interesting. I note, in the Silkie thread, that a lot of folks have their 'hair trimmed'. Could she actually maybe have an eye issue? To me, this sort of thing makes her all the more endearing smile.png
 

"... if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein

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"... if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein

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post #9 of 13
7/18/12 at 12:36pm

frow.gif & welcome-byc.gif from Alabama. Glad you joined us. 

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Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
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Dorothy: The woman keeps a chicken in her home, how normal can she be?
Rose: I kept a chicken in my home.
Dorothy: You see my point?
The Golden Girls "Long Day's Journey Into Marinara"

 

Check out my Blog: The Country Chick                          And be sure to check out our soap shop on Etsy, here.

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post #10 of 13
7/18/12 at 4:45pm

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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