Silkies are one of the hardest breeds to sex as chicks, but there are some who have specific things they look for. It is possible they are vent sexing the silkies they sale, which is still not 100%. I would email them and ask how they determined the sex and what is the percentage that you will...
Looking forward to seeing pics also. I have been considering ordering from him, but am always leery of shipping eggs. I am so glad to hear that you are having good hatch rates.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your chickens, it is never easy. Hope your rooster is doing fine now. Hopefully the neighbors will listen and understand that chickens can not just eat anything. I have had people tell me that chickens are like garbage disposals and think they can give them...
Debbie, I have a black Australorp that did the same thing. She gave 10 eggs and then went on a 3 week hiatus. Here's hoping to her ending her hiatus soon.
My son named his Buff Orpington Percet after our cat who's name is Percy. He said since they were both buff colored and big they were sorta twins.
We also have a black silkie named Maleficient.