A wonderful bird that I would recommend to anyone, wether it is your first time keeping chickens or if you are a seasoned pro, these hens are perfect. Sadly my original australorp died of a vent prolapse very young, but I now have a new girl in the flock who is SUCH a cutie! My previous girl...
Hi! I am lucky enough to own a Brinsea Mini Advance, which is fab. However, it only holds seven eggs at any one time. I really want to get a larger incubator but do not want to spend much money. I know everyone says that the words 'cheap' and 'reliable' never occur in the same sentence, but I'm...
Wow! That's a fab coop! It looks amazing! I love the fact that it looks great but doesn't compromise on ease of use. Well done to you and Cheryl! You've got some lucky chickens!
I am getting the chicks this evening!!!!! I just can't wait! I had never had silkies before, but reading and hearing people praising them I thought I'd HAVE to give them a try!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!
I am sooo excited! This Friday we are going to pick up our first ever silkie chicks! They are coming from a lovely breeder with the sweetest hens! We are getting one blue, one black, one splash and one white, but it may escalate to more... Does anyone have any Silkie-specific advice for me...
Thank you Bridebeliever! I am so glad they are decent layers, as although it is mostly about their looks, egg production does influence me. I am quite keen on quite skittish, feisty girls. I do not plan to confine them, their hen house will be in a stable and they will be able to free range in...