Thank you so much for passing the word. I would love to become NPIP and will definitely contact her. My only concern is, do they check if you are exceeding your chicken quota (and roosters)? I really don't want to start anything and want to stay on the DL but being NPIP certified would be huge...
I just saw there is going to be a meet up at Theresa!!! I am so excited! We had a wonderful time last year and won't miss this one for anything. Thank you so much for putting it together and I will make sure to bring Summer clothes for the little kids. See you then!
I have a splash silkie rooster for sale. He is SO sweet and doesn't crow much. He has excellent wings, toes, feet feathering and his color is perfect (a lot of splash now have faded coloring). I could add a girl (similar to the picture) to go with him. I really want him to go to a good home...
I definitely agree with Knock Knee Hen. You need an enclosure for your silkie. Get her another pal to be with and I bet you she won't care (especially silkies don't need much space) not only predators could get to her easily but one of your big girls could someday hurt her and knowing silkies...
Thank you Renee for response. I actually got the idea from you, except that we would like connect them directly from a pipe.
It was a nice meet up.... a bit too short but that was because I came too late lol. I agree... a lot of roosters lol.... i probably came with 7 of them and came back with...
Thank you for both of your replies.... And what a nice set up Mr. Oz. I was debating between the nipples and the cups but thought my silly silkies would have a hard time with the nipples.
I am looking on getting some cup waterers (red and yellow) attached to pvc pipes and was wondering if any of you use them. If so, how many do you use per birds? Which ones are the best? Do you use the black bracket for easy cleaning? thank you :)
Will you process silkies?
I know they aren't the typical chickens and doubt I will eat the meat. However, I would love to use them for chicken stock (I am sorry for all the vegetarian/ vegan reading this). I will also have a few LF layers "old" hens in the next few months (those will be eaten).
I was successful on breaking one of my broody (french marans). I left her in a dog crate without any bedding for 3 days. It did the trick. Now the crate is occupied by my Ameraucana and then I will put my Sebright. My silkies don't count .
Good luck Dana with the chicks. I am pretty confident you will have 100% rate after seeing your wonderful incubator.
I guess I am not too far behind you... I currently have 5 broodies now. I am trying to break 2 but they are quite stubborns and I don't have anything to put them in beside a dog...