I'm wondering about "measuring" silkie/bantam chickens for laying. Of course I can't remember the bone names, but on standard size hens you can feel about 4 finger widths on the side and about 2 finger widths above the vent when they are laying and less when they aren't. Does anyone know the...
I have my first silkies. One of my 18 week olds has been squatting for me all week. I thought silkies were slow to mature. Anyone had one squatting this early?
So for starters, I know that silkies are notoriously difficult...but let's make some educated guesses 😉
Is the comb development at this age indicative of roo?
These are pet quality, mom does not have the round floof. I think the dad has more of a rose(??not walnut) comb.
13 weeks old. No...