Recent content by NYSilkieChick

Hi! I'm new to raising Silkies, and have 3 chicks of my own. One looks blue, another looks blue partridge, and the 3rd looks almost lavender? At first I was thinking splash, but she doesn't seem to have splash markings. Was hoping you could help! Thanks so much!!! Here are all 3 And...

Here is the blue partridge in different lighting. Fairly certain this chick IS indeed blue partridge.

Good Morning, and Happy Thursday! What color are my chicks? Originally I was thinking blue partridge, blue and splash, but I'm unsure Chick #3 is a splash - Maybe a lavender? I know it's far too early to tell sex on them, but I have people telling me (based on head shape and feathering) that...

Thank you! I'm not sure what a TRUE Splash looks like (I'm a newb). But she definitely has some blue in her (hoping). Such a cute little thing, I'm already smitten with my chicks!

Am I Splash Chick? :)

Thank you! They are already bringing me such happiness! Next step: Building or buying a coop and run! They're currently in the house under a heat lamp, but they'll grow up soon, I'm sure! We are in Schenectady County :)

Hi fellow chicken lovers! I just wanted to introduce myself briefly - I'm Jamie, and I just picked up 3 beautiful Silkie Bantam chicks yesterday! They're all about a week or so old, and total lovebugs. I'm BRAND NEW to having chickens, but my husband and I thought it would be fun to raise some...