Crowing at 8 weeks seems incredibly early for any breed of chicken, much less, a silkie! I usually cannot even sex them until 5 or 6 months, at which time they usually begin crowing. Unfortunately, I have no information about wry neck, but am following this thread to hopefully learn about it...
I have as yet (been keeping chickens over 30 years, geese, 4 years and Turkeys on and off 10 years) and have never needed antibiotics, or any meds at all for poultry. However, I do have a great working relationship with our local large animal vet, and different small animal vet, who both know we...
Definitely get another duck. I once had a broody duck who left the nest after the first several hatched. There were still 4 eggs unhatched, so I gave them to 4 friends to raise. Each of those single ducks turned into a problem child when they reached maturity. The males were downright aggressive...
To some of us, the fat is the prize! Once you fry your potatoes in rendered chicken (duck or goose) fat, you'll be a convert! One pound in one bire, I am jealous!