So I read the article on here about how to properly help a chick out of its shell if needed and it suggested using bacitracin ointment on the membranes to keep them from drying out. Said it works better then constantly trying to keep wet with water and paper towels. I was just wondering if...
Sorry if I double posted this, but I really need some advise. Im a first time hatcher so im kinda freaking out what I should do for these eggs. They are silkie eggs at day 11 and they are all moving and look great except for these huge wonky saddle shaped air cells, and they are only getting...
Please help! I really need some advice about what I should do for these eggs. This is my first time hatching. They are silkie eggs at day 11 and they are all moving and look great except for these huge wonky shaped air cells, and they are only getting larger and extending down past the middle of...
Can anyone help me with this mystery? I have 2 1/2week old silkie chick who has this mystery bald spot on the side of her crop/neck area about the size of a large marble and its intirely bald. She's happy and healthy though, and its not even noticable till I get her out and handle her. She's the...
Hey guys! I just got a batch of half day old bearded silkies today and I am so excited to share them :) I tried to pick one of every color available. I wanted to see what all you silkie lovers thought the colors will be! Some are more obvious but some have me kinda stumped. I thought I was...
Hey everyone!! I have been reading all your posts and have been wanting to join for some time, and I just havent yet because I wanted to actually get some chickens again first lol. I can say I am officially a silkie owner again today! And I am so excited. I had a silkie rooster growing up who I...