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  1. Packie

    Hey everybody! Expanding

    Hey guys, I have at the moment 4 leghorns and want to expand to eight hens I want a variety of breeds not that I don't love my leghorns which are so friendly, I just want to ad something new into the flock anyone got any ideas what breed/s to get which will also be good layers. Thanks :)
  2. Packie

    Feed for hens

    Hey guys, Over the winter my 4 leghorn girls have gotten thin they get fed a basin of rolled barley every morning and a head of cabbage twice a week. I want to fatten them up a small bit any suggestions on what to feed them? I heard that buttermilk will help, i was thinking mixing barley and...
  3. Packie

    Finally!!

    Hey guys, I finally got my silkies :P I got a six month old hen and a one year old cock :D I got the two for €20 about $25!! Don't know if that's a good price but at least I got them!! I will have pictures of them sometime when I get a chance just thought I'd tell everyone :D Now i must...
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    Dark house?

    Hey guys, I'll finally be getting my silkies Monday (can't wait) I have the coop 90% finished just putting last minute touches anyway what I wanted to ask was is it ok for the house to be nearly completely dark? For when the chicks arrive?
  5. Packie

    Silkie cock

    Hey guys, I've heard that a Silkie roo is tame enough to mix with his baby chicks is this correct?
  6. Packie

    Chick fall

    Hey everyone, I am nearly done my silkie coop which is off the ground by 3ft what I'm worried about is when the chicks hatch if the chicks fall 3ft would it be safe ? Thank you guys :), Packie..
  7. Packie

    Coop 6x4

    Hey guys, How many silkies will fit into a 6x4 coop I will also be breeding in that coop thanks :P
  8. Packie

    Tame chickens?

    Hey guys :) Just wanted to know what do you consider the tamest breed of chicken out there Thanks :p Packie
  9. Packie

    Size of new coop

    Hi all :) How many silkies and Light Sussex would fit in a run sized 14foot by 7foot , Thanks ;) Packie
  10. Packie

    Chicks and hens?

    Hey Chicken Lovers ;) Could you guys tell me can my Silkie hatch her young and have them grow up in the same coop that other hens walk around in? And if so, can you give me an Idea as to what hens would not hurt the young chicks :) Thank you soooooo much :p Packie..
  11. Packie

    Mixing chicks with hens?

    Hey guys, Can someone please let me know is it okay for a Silkie to hatch her eggs in a coop with more breeds in the coop and if so can you let me know what breeds would be safe for the Momma Silkie and her young chicks to be around :) Thank you soo much,Packie!
  12. Packie

    Silkies! NEED HELP!!

    Hey guys, I'm new to BYC and have spent hours looking at loads of coops but I've never had Silkies before what I do have are four Leghorns.I live in Ireland and this place does get pretty cold and wet in the winter. I'm 16 years old and I breed and raise Pigeons I've just replaced old pigeon...
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