Silkie thread!

[TurtlePowerTrav]

So, one of the Silkie chicks has a head twitch. I have read that this seems typical with Silkies. It could be a vitamin issue too? Gonna get some Polyvysol(sp) tomorrow. Can others weigh in and reassure me here?

 

[ChicksNherps]

So, one of the Silkie chicks has a head twitch. I have read that this seems typical with Silkies. It could be a vitamin issue too? Gonna get some Polyvysol(sp) tomorrow. Can others weigh in and reassure me here?

is it a twitch or are they just shaking their heads? They do that if they have larger crests especially because the feathers tickle.

Think of it as a kid with long hair always shaking his head to move the hair

like this!

 

[RockerHen]

So, one of the Silkie chicks has a head twitch. I have read that this seems typical with Silkies. It could be a vitamin issue too? Gonna get some Polyvysol(sp) tomorrow. Can others weigh in and reassure me here?

I have a hen like this. I believe she sustained some sort of head injury as a chick, as she is the only one affected. If she sneezes or makes any other sudden head movement, or gets really upset, she bobs her head to one side uncontrollably for about 5 seconds. Other than her little spells, she's perfectly fine.
Her nickname is Spaz

 

[Mumsy]

Four eggs pipped over the course of three hours. It's going to be a long night. Hatcher is maintaining 72% humidity and 100 degrees. I heard chirping when I sang to them. Yes. I sing to my hatching eggs.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

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These chicks are 2-3 weeks old. They all do the quick twitch if I talk slowly over the brooder, but this one does it more than the others. It may be the move(it is one of the new ones from the replacement of dead chick)

 

[aoxa]

Some new pictures...

Messy crests Silkies love to stand out in the rain and are generally messy with their treats.

First generation sizzle rooster. George Jr.

Milton

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

Some new pictures...

Messy crests

Silkies love to stand out in the rain and are generally messy with their treats.

First generation sizzle rooster. George Jr.

Milton

Pretty! Love the Sizzle!!

 

[Suzierd]

Ok, thanks so much! We have no worries now because we killed the coon! Turned out to be a whopping 25-30 pounds! He was the only coon on the property thanks god!

Another coon will come along its just a matter of time, predator proof those coops and runs. Lock them up safe at night.

 

[Suzierd]

So, one of the Silkie chicks has a head twitch. I have read that this seems typical with Silkies. It could be a vitamin issue too? Gonna get some Polyvysol(sp) tomorrow. Can others weigh in and reassure me here?

Very sorry to hear about the little paint. I think the polyvisol without iron is a good idea.

 

[cindersga]

Don't you love it when someone you have only known through a facebook group, you have never met, you haven't even had long conversations with, see's that you haven't been on in a while and sends you a message because they are worried about you and then when I didn't respond right away took the time to call me? We have never even talked on the phone before...truly an act of kindness to me and I feel so blessed by the fact she reached out to me. Love you Pam!!!