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  1. bigdogmom130

    Need help with breed

    Purchased 4 chicks from a person near me. She has Golden Laced Wyandotte bantams with black legs...? She also had black/blue Silkies... I'm not sure what I have now since they all have black legs and one has feathered feet and 6 toes on each foot!... here's a few pics: Bad pic, but they...
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    Dominant hen suddenly being bullied

    My oldest and dominant hen, Shelly is suddenly being bullied. I have 9 hens in a very large ( 27 foot x 9 foot) run and a large coop. They are always fed, get treats, and lots of water. The 1 year old Barred rocks (2 of them) that I have are now bullying her. For the past 3 days, she hides in...
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    Wondering what breed she is?

    I was told she is a SLW, but I don't think so. She looks like a raven... I included a few pics. Thanks so much!
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    EE's funny egg shape...anyone else's hen lay like this? (pic)

    Here's the weird shaped egg...lol
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    Free 23 week old Silkie Roo.

    Free 23 week old Silkie Roo. He is a nice bird -he just needs more of a flock and since mine is so small (he's in with 3 young pullets), he is getting a little rough with one of them. He does let you hold him and doesn't chase you or attck you. He such a cute little guy. We love him dearly, and...
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    22 week old Silkie Roo is trying to mate...questions?

    My silkie Roo is trying to mate with my 20 week Buff Orpington. He doesn't seem to bother any of the other girls. My question is: since they girls are not laying yet, is he even getting anywhere, and will he seriously hurt her? I have seen him trying to mate with her, but she tries to get away...
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    Free 22 week old Black Silkie Rooster to loving home

    I have a 202week old Silkie Roo free to good home. His name is Peep and he is healthy. I need to rehome him asap. Please consider giving him a good home if you have other silkies or are just looking for a very cool chicken! I am in Anne Arundel County, MD and I can deliver him within a 25 mile...
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    My "new to me Little Tikes Playhouse Coop - PIC Heavy

    Went out to feed and give fresh water to the chicks and decided to show off the new coop - My hubby finished my "new to me" Little Tikes playhouse coop. Got the coop for free and spent about 35.00 in hardware cloth, plywood, 2x3's and hinges. Used Plexiglas for the windows and also used...
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    Moving chicks outside today!

    Finally moving my babies outside today so they can see my big girls Hopefully I can integrate in a week or so. I still have my Blue Silkie Roo (not show quality- 4 toes on one foot, 5 on the other) if anyone wants him. He's a nice boy and he's 8 weeks old. I'm in MD (A.A County). Wish me luck!!
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    Silkie was crowing at 4 weeks..now nothing... I'm confused.

    My silkie roo(?) was crowing at 4 weeks old and did that for about a week. Now I don't hear anything except peeping. It's been a week now and no crowing. Is this normal?? Could he be a she?? I know it seems funny, but I'm just concerned.
  11. bigdogmom130

    Need to rehome silkie roo - Maryland

    Any takers? I am in AA County He's 6 weeks old and healthy. Not sure if this is the best place to post. If not, sorry.
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    7 week old Blue Silkie Roo--- See pic in post

    7 week old Silkie Roo for sale. Very sweet. Started crowing at 4 weeks! Would love to keep him, but we can't. I'm in Anne Arundel County and could deliver within 25 miles. I am also willing to trade for a 5-6 week old female (any breed). Thanks!
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    Silkie roo with 6 other hens??

    If I decide to keep my little Silkie Roo, will he be ok with 7 hens? I have 2 Golden Comets and an EE that are 1 1/2 years old, and 2 Welsummers and a BO that are 3 weeks old. He's 5 weeks old and I was thinking of getting rid of him, but the more he's here the more I want to keep him. Also...
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    Looking for 4-5 week old female chick - Central Maryland

    I need to re home my silkie roo and I am looking for another female chick (any breed). My son's she turned out to be a he and now my son is heartbroken. I live in Anne Arundel County, but willing to drive at least 30 miles. Thank you
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    1 month old Silkie just crowed!! Now what do I do.......?

    I can't have a Roo and my son is heartbroken. I would love to find him a really good home. I would also like to see if anyone in the MD area would be willing to trade with me. My son is in tears because he loves this chick, and I feel so bad for him....Any suggestions/advice? Thank you
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    5 week old Blue Silkie Roo--- See pic in post

    1 month old Silkie Roo for sale. Very sweet. Would love to keep him, but we can't. I'm in Anne Arundel County and could deliver within 25 miles. I am also willing to trade for a 4-5 week old female (any breed). Thanks!
  17. bigdogmom130

    My Chickenstock babies!

    Here's my 4 new additions to the family. Thanks to all the great people at Chickenstock in WV...we love these little babies! Peep, our Silkie...not sure if a boy or girl yet. Sunny, our BO...loves my hubby's chest...lol Betty, our Welsummer Wilma, our Welsummer and Betty's sister
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    Finished the coop last weekend and the girls are outside!

    Took some pics of the coop. It's and old outhouse that we converted. I'd love to know what you all think
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    For people in MD looking for Food Grade DE - Update!!!

    I finally found some! I bought mine at Anne Arundel County Farmers Co-op. It was $29.99 for a 50lb. bag. It's made by Southern States. I hope this helps everyone! UPDATE - seems the people at the AA county co-op think that their DE is food grade and it's not. I had to take mine back today...
  20. bigdogmom130

    Had to "Jail" one of my chicks

    I had to seperate one of my hens this afternoon. I came home to find her pecking the heck out of the other three girls. They just turned 7 weeks old yesterday and all of them have been so sweet up until now. The one who is doing the pecking is a Golden Comet and she is really favoring the tail...
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