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  1. S1ilkieGirl99

    Should I separate a cockerel from hatching eggs

    Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it!! It makes sense that the cockerel wouldn't hurt the young, and that mamma will protect her babies. Thank you!!
  2. S1ilkieGirl99

    Should I separate a cockerel from hatching eggs

    Hi there, I have three serama hens and one cockerel. Recently one of my hens has gone broody, so I allowed her to sit on four eggs which have proceeded to develop and are due in about 4 days. I don't know whether to separate the hen and her eggs from the three other chickens, or whether this...
  3. S1ilkieGirl99

    serama cockerel behaviour - please respond

    thank you so much scratch'n'peck, the link was very useful and will help me to learn more in the future about roosters and handling etc. its so strange that each breed varies in behaviour and maturity, and the birds that are well tamed are worse than those who aren't when it comes to adulthood...
  4. S1ilkieGirl99

    serama cockerel behaviour - please respond

    thank you so much Sharon! I will take your advice on board and provide more space and hens for him - as well as a newspaper if needed! thanks again!!!
  5. S1ilkieGirl99

    serama cockerel behaviour - please respond

    HI, I have two serama chickens - a hen and a cock. They are so friendly and I adore them! The cock has been crowing for about 3 weeks now - at just four months old. he is fully developed - comb and all. he has started treading on the hen - she is half his size and clearly not enjoying the...
  6. S1ilkieGirl99

    strange serama behaviour

    HI, I have two serama chickens - a hen and a cock. They are so friendly and I adore them! The cock has been crowing for about 3 weeks now - at just four months old. he is fully developed - comb and all. he has started treading on the hen - she is half his size and clearly not enjoying the...
  7. S1ilkieGirl99

    Help! My silkie chick!

    Thank you so much! I will do what I can, and use your advice. She was a little better today; she was eating more and drinking and she roosted with the others. Her eyes are still droopy and swollen, but i think I will rinse them with sterile water if they don't get any better. Thanks again!! You...
  8. S1ilkieGirl99

    Help! My silkie chick!

    She is about 12 weeks old
  9. S1ilkieGirl99

    Help! My silkie chick!

    I have just moved my 2014 silkie chicks into the pen with my other chickens. There was a little drama to start with, but everything is fine now, and a pecking order has been established. One of my chicks, however, is showing some strange behaviour; she is hardly eating, she is quite lethargic...
  10. S1ilkieGirl99

    PLEASE HELP!!!

    My 1 year old silkie hen is showing very strange behaviour. she was broody, but then all of sudden she stopped eating and she stayed inside all of the time. i checked her rear end to fine she had lice, so I bathed and treated all of my birds. but she still acted stange. we separated her from...
  11. S1ilkieGirl99

    has anyone got an Indian Runner drake for sale?

    HI I have three female Indian runner ducks, who have been behaving very strangely! they each take on the role as drake, and try to mate each other. I was told that it was a sign of frustration by a friend who farms ducks, and he suggested that we get a drake. I wondered if anyone was looking to...
  12. S1ilkieGirl99

    2014 silkie chicks

    that's great! I am assuming from your description and the few pictures on the links; that you have a blue silkie and a splash silkie (white with blue or black splotches) good luck with your little chicks! your website is great btw!
  13. S1ilkieGirl99

    is my duck egg bound!?

    okay, thank you so much for responding. I was concerned about her. bless her! it is a shame I don't have a drake - I sadly lost him when they were all still ducklings! anyway thanks again
  14. S1ilkieGirl99

    Dry membrane is it time to intervene???!!

    yeah, i guess its a good thing that he will bond with you. hahaha, i know right! sometimes they even talk back to me!
  15. S1ilkieGirl99

    2014 silkie chicks

    Thank you! They are so gorgeous!
  16. S1ilkieGirl99

    is my duck egg bound!?

    Okay thank you ;)
  17. S1ilkieGirl99

    is my duck egg bound!?

    hi i have a three year old indian runner duck, she is a very active and healthy bird with lots of character. my three runner ducks lay eggs, but in batches, they will lay for a short period of time consistently then suddenly stop for about three or four weeks. my ducks are very naughty and eat...
  18. S1ilkieGirl99

    is my duck egg bound!?

    hi i have a three year old indian runner duck, she is a very active and healthy bird with lots of character. my three runner ducks lay eggs, but in batches, they will lay for a short period of time consistently then suddenly stop for about three or four weeks. my ducks are very naughty and eat...
  19. S1ilkieGirl99

    can chicks eat grass?!

    great thank you so much! yes i do give them grit as well. thanks again!
  20. S1ilkieGirl99

    can chicks eat grass?!

    i have four six week old silkie chicks, they have just moved onto growers pellets and have scratch corn. i was always told to never give the chicks access to grass or greens as it could result in sour crop and other disorders. i was wondering if this is true and if anyone allows their chicks...
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