Some people spell 'Americana' when they really have Easter Eggers, so just making sure. :)
If we do decide to ship, we will announce it on our FB page.
Do you photos of them as chicks to compare?
This is one of my dark blue hens. Her clutch mate was black as a chick, and turned out lighter than her as an adult. I'll see if I can find a photo.
I wasn't sure exactly where to put this, so sorry if it's in the wrong place.
For those breeding blue and/or black Silkies, how does one tell the difference between a dark blue chick and black chick? I've had a "black" chick, turn out to be a dark blue, and I was wondering if there was a way to...
If it's crusty, it's most likely "egg goo". You may have to wash it off. Use warm water and dry as well and gently as possible, then put back directly under the heat.
If you can put some sort of cage around her without stressing her, that would be helpful for when the chicks hatch. You don't want other birds getting to the chicks - they may not be so nice as mom. Make sure she has food and water very close to her so she doesn't have to move far (otherwise she...
I change the shavings every week or so, give or take if they are extra messy.
My lines are from JM lines. I have a Golden Speckled trio and I'm just starting Australian Fawn. I would love to have Silvers though.
My Barred Rock girls don't start laying until about 8-9 months old. It's normal for them to take long as they are a heritage breed. They are such a beautiful, amazing breed.