If my flock is anything to go by, the only thing a silkie rooster "can't" cross with is a rabbit. I haven't seen any "chick-bbits" around here yet but buff orpington, rhode island red, barred rock, easter egger, and of course silkies are all part of his haram. Everything that has hatched has...
...in this country?
Lastly, and not the least.... Do you pay your mortgage? Is your name as owner on the deed? Welcome to America where you can do **** well what you please with your property as long as it isn't illegal. Trust me, I live in the country and odor is not grounds for being...
First, let me say, this is my 1st ever experience at all with hatching. Our silkie hen has hatched 5 of the 9 eggs she was sitting on. I have no idea if the other 4 are going to hatch or not. I know I could wait a couple more days but will any more hatch, really? I am afraid that if I don't get...
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I got mine here and it has completely eliminated the wet spot under the waterers that I had with the nipples. Apparently I have no ability to drill the holes...
I'm just guessing here but if your neighbor grew up on a farm, it is possible it was one of those that actually supported the family, not just a "hobby farm" and since they had jobs to do all day, they probably did just gather the eggs in the AM because that was when they needed them and they...
If this works right, here is my version?
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It doesn't look sick to me but I am a newbie. What exactly makes you think it looks sick? Are there some signs that should be looked for that I am not seeing?