Hello!
I am a member of 4-H and have been showing chickens at the fair for 10 years (this is one of my last years). I have had polish chickens before and they are definitely one of my favorite breeds. I would love to get some polish chicks soon so I can show them at the fair this summer, however...
Hey everyone! I am a 4-H member about to take my pen of pullets (amber links) to the fair. While I was washing my chickens I noticed one of them has a dark greenish spot on its leg. Is this a bruise or what is it? All help is appreciated, thanks!
Hi everyone! I am a high schooler who is a member of 4-H and shows chickens at the fair. Silkie chickens have always been my favorite but the last couple times I got them, I could tell they were definitely not up to breed standard. I want to get my hands on some to take to next years fair. I am...
Hey everyone! Recently I had unexpected chicks hatch which has never happened before to me. (I will post the crazy story about it soon). Anyways, I have the mama, her eggs that haven’t hatched yet, and her two baby chicks all together in their own pen, but I am wondering if I should move a heat...
Today I was collecting the eggs, and I noticed that one of my polish chickens was limping. I picked her up and I noticed that one of her toes was hanging by a thread from her foot! My father helped me gently remove it and we put some "blue coat" on her foot, which is a disinfectant made for...
Hi everyone! About a year ago I got a new dog named Milo! Recently he has been sneaking outside just to chase my chickens that I free range and I am wondering if anyone could help me train both my dog Milo, to not chase my chickens and my chickens to be comfortable around Milo. I appreciate any...
Hi everyone! This year for the first time I am showing Polish Chickens in our local fair! I need to pick out my three to take but I don't know which ones. Any help appreciated!!!
Hey everyone! Please vote for your favorite Poultry! On my previous thread, Poultry Contest!, ten people entered their favorite Poultry. The winning Poultry will hold the title of favorite Poultry until the next competition.
Rules: NO voting for yourself, all BYC rules, no bad sportsmanship, be...
Hey everyone! This year in our 4-H county fair I am showing chickens again! But this year instead of showing silkie chickens I am showing polish chickens an I don't know the standard look for them. I tried looking online, but I couldn't find anything, so if you could help me that would be great...
Hi everyone! I will be starting a contest on cutest Poultry! Please enter at least one picture of you Poultry the name, sex, breed, age, and any extra facts! On June 23rd I will start another thread with a poll so other people can vote for the cutest Poultry.
Rules:
Has to be entered by June...
Hey everyone! Recently I got a new breed of chickens called Polish chickens and this year I will be showing them in 4-H! However because this breed is new to me I don't know much about them so if you know anything facts about this interesting breed please feel free to tell me. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I was wondering what your guys thoughts were on Heat lamps? I currently have a coop of two silkie bantams and two Australorps.If you have ever seen a silkie chicken you know that that their feathers are Very different and I am afraid that my silkies will get to cold during this...
Hey it's silkie nerd please choose who is your favorite pet! Your options are......
Angus and Rainy may
Milo
Rick Astley
George
Princess
Stumpy
Moses
Cooper
Hoss
Or last but not least......Molly and Scotty
Rules:no voting for your self! You may campaign,all...
Hi everyone it's silkie nerd and if anyone needs help sexing their silkies I can help! And if anyone can help me please do! I can also try to answer any other questions too!
Hey Pet owners post a picture of your pet along with its age,species,breed,gender,and name I can have up to 10 entries.If you have any questions about the rules just ask!
Please help!
I don't know what is wrong with my hen! What should I do?! I will.try to send pictures.Her vent us red and really poping out! She has dirt all Over it!?