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    Washingtonians

    Hello! I am in Olympia I have a silkie, & barred rock.
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    Silkie thread!

    Hello! I have a silkie that is about six to seven months old. I was wondering for all you silkie experts out there.... do silkies do okay as do other chickens during the winter months? Do they get colder easier because of their type of feathers? It seems to me that they are not that thick or...
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    Silkie thread!

    I am wondering if this is a rooster or a hen. Any ideas? It is 6 months almost, still chirping. It is skittish and sweet. Hoping for a hen!
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    Silkie thread!

    But it might be a female, which Im hoping for!
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    Silkie thread!

    Thanks again! Hey another question- When do silkies start getting louder and not chirping like a chick!? Its 6 months old and waiting to see if it is gonna crow like a rooster or what! It still has a tiny voice.
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    Silkie thread!

    Thanks for the responses! I appreciate it. The home I got the silkie from said she/he got along with other chickens there, but that's likely because they were raised together... So I see that the barred rock I have may not adapt because of that. Thanks! I will have to figure something creative...
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    Silkie thread!

    Hi! I have a little silkie- don't know if it is a hen or roo yet- I have been trying to introduce it to my two barred rocks hens for the past couple weeks. They try to peck at it which I understand is normal. I have read about it and have done what I think I should to slowly introduce them. I...
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    Pecking order

    Thanks so much for the feedback!! I am going to have to try to put them in the same run then. It is hard to separate in there. It is not too big, but...well see!
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    Pecking order

    I have a similar question, I have two bigger sized 6 month old chickens (barred rocks) and then recently introduced a 5 month old silkie. The silkie is so docile and small and they did try to peck at her (or him) quiet a bit when I first got her. One pegged her in a corner and would not let up...
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    Silkie thread!

    Right. At what age do they start getting loud? I have two other chickens of a different breed a month older and their loud fine. The silkie is quiet and flutterly sounding.
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    Silkie thread!

    I have one black silkie- about five months and currently waiting to see if it is a rooster or a hen! It does make a fluttery long call like noise (very quiet like a chick) so was thinking that is an indicator it is a rooster? It also chirp chirps so not sure no eggs yet! Do silkie roo's usually...
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    Wanted- Sizzle Hen (Cochin/Silkie Frizzle Mix) OR Silkie Hen

    Hi! I am looking to add an additional hen or two to my current two hens! I am hoping to find a Sizzle Hen or a silkie or two silkies. Please let me know! We'd love the addition to our family If you have pictures, that would be great if you could include them as well. Looking for a very...
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    Looking for quality chicks in Portland OR

    Hi. There is a woman I saw on CraigsList that is I believe near Portland. Maybe google Linda Rose Forney Gramma Roses' Keepers of Peepers (I believe that is her farm or store name). I believe she will be having a store soon. She is in Molalla Oregon.
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    Frizzle Silkie (sizzle Frizzle?) Hen Or 2 Hens Wanted

    HI~! I am looking for frizzle silkie (Sizzle Frizzle's I think their called) Bantam Hens, young. I currently have two hens at our home and are looking for these particularly because of them being docile and small and well, yes cute. Please let me know if you have any or know of anyone who has...
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    Finish this sentence: "You know you're addicted to chickens when..."

    you join a forum about chickens and share their family stories
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