Hey canesisters,
Those "funny graphic designs" are actually adjustable vents to help keep your chickens cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Check out www.theeggyolk.com for more information.
The Yolk Folks
P.S. Actually, we thought the same thing when we first designed this. You...
Hi Wendy,
I just noticed that you are from Greensboro. Have you ever heard of the Facebook page called Gate City Cluckers? It's for chicken folks in and around Greensboro. Just thought I'd pass it on in case you didn't know about it. Cheers!
We were just in Pittsboro last night for a very informative chicken clinic put on by Dave and Christine Miller, the owners of Pittsboro Feed, and several excellent speakers including: Dan Campeau, an NC State Extension Area Specialized Agent who deals in poultry, and Don Schrider, a chicken...
Hey KristanB,
This might make you feel better too. From Henderson's Handy-Dandy Chicken Chart online re: silkies:
"hardy in heat & cold; because of fancy feathering,not suited for foul weather"
But, of course, if you're really worried about it and have the space and a tote, bring 'em...
Hey, Kristan B,
I'm not entirely sure if silkies are more or less hardy than other breeds, but I'm in central North Carolina and have found chickens to be much hardier in general than I had originally expected. If they are completely feathered out, which yours should be by now, they should be...