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    White hatchery silkie crossed with ??

    I have a broody girl that I am thinking about allowing to sit on a clutch of eggs, but curious what I might get. Any thoughts on what this silkie is likely mixed with? She has the black skin and extra toes - but a lot more feathers than fluff. She's been laying an egg a day. they are fairly...
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    Silkie Chicken Quarantine Question

    Hi there - I think one of my 5-month old silkies has a respiratory infection (sneezing/bubbly, slightly swollen eye). We have a vet appt tomorrow afternoon and I have her quarantined from my other girls in a pet crate. Is it ok to keep her inside the house overnight (I'm in NJ, it's about 45...
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    What do I have here?

    I am new to chickens and bought this one in mid-September as a “3-month old silkie mix hen” (already have two other young silkies). She is VERY vocal and a little skiddish. Also much bigger than my silkies, but she is about a month older then them. Thoughts?
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    Obsessing over the sex of my silkies (video)

    New chicken mom here. Brought home four 5-week old silkies yesterday. The breeder/farm said its impossible to accurately sex them yet. Of course, a little bit of internet research is a dangerous thing and now I’m obsessively watching their behavior. Here’s a link to video - would love to hear...
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    Hello from New Jersey - just brought home my first flock!

    Hi all - I have been doing my research on this site for quite some time and just brought home my first flock today! They are 5-ish week old silkies ... not sure if they need a bath or are just going through an awkward phase. ha ha. I've learned so much from this site already, but welcome any...
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