I have a little silkie who is about 11 or 12 weeks. I have always worried about her. She was wet for weeks after hatching, she is the smallest. My flock is 2 buff orpington's and 5 silkies. Over the last month or so she has seperated herself from the rest. If they were in the run she would go...
I have a baby silkie s/he is now 4 weeks. I got her along with 4 others. She was always smaller and didn't have as many feathers or fluff. Most spots have filled in, except the chicks bottom is completely bare. Is this normal?
I have 2 buffs that are about a week and a half (& 5 silkies :) that are 3 days). They are separated for now, the buffs seem to need a little bath. There feet especially.i don't want to soak then should I just do my best to wipe them down? Just looking for tips. Thank you in advance and sorry if...
I got 5 baby silkies this afternoon they hatched last night. I'm a little nervous about 1 he/she is smaller then the rest. Under her wings is still a little wet looking from being hatched ?? She eats drinks wobbly walks but she seems slower. she is doing but the others
I'm getting 4 baby silkies on Saturday they will be unsexed and only a few days old. Would they be ok with buff orpington's that are a week and a half?
By the end of this week I will have the starts of my flock. My Grandparents had chickens that I helped with but that was years ago.
I'll be getting 3-5 silkie chicks at 1-2 days by the end of this week. At some point I think I will add a few buff orpington's. Just curious if any other "new...
I'm currently gathering info and supplie to start my first flock. Would love any tip or advice!!! Extremely excited to add chickens to our pet family!!