Recent content by LilEdieBouvierBeale

Do you have a picture of the roo?

Hard to know what to trust I guess.

@MGG That's an interesting point. I was wondering if lower temperature, while potentially reducing the amount of roosters hatching, might also have some other potentially negative side effects. I'd like to see that study. Interested in how they measure their intelligence.

I saw an article about incubating eggs at a slightly lower temperature will hatch less males. We have not tried this, but was wondering if anyone else has and noticed this to be true?

What colors are they? Do you have pictures of the parents?

stunning birds!

Was mostly curious as to what a lavender orpington looks like. I googled images and they look light gray to me, was wondering if maybe it's in certain lighting you see the lavender? We are looking for silkie roosters for breeding, but got curious when I saw the word lavender :) I will send the...

Do you have a picture of parents and chick?

Thank you so much for the information. I will check out craigslist in our area.

We are in search of some silkie roosters of either pet or show quality. We are in Illinois and would travel if close or figure something out if further. Ideally we'd like a 1-2 year old, but not a must. (Sorry for reposting here, accidentally posted in Other Birds)

We are in search of some silkie roosters of either pet or show quality. We are in Illinois and would travel if close or figure something out if further. Ideally we'd like a 1-2 year old, but not a must.

Do you still have the black silkie rooster? We are in illinois, but we are seeking a black silkie rooster right now and we could figure something out to get him here.

My niece began raising some chickens a year ago and we have referred to this site often when we've had questions. Finally getting around to becoming an actual member. :) She has several chickens of various breeds - silkies, brahma, americana, turken, frizzles, sizzles, and even some quail now...