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Hi all, I hatched some silkies a week ago, the father is white, with white, splash and black hens. Just wondering what colour the chicks will turn out. Also, are silkies meant to have feathering wings? The hens were with other roosters around 3 weeks before the eggs were layed, and I am slightly...

The last time I got new birds was around 5 weeks ago, they are all fine.

Thanks for your response, I will go take a video now. The one that was gasping seems to have improved in the last hour, she is moving around and chasing scraps. The gasping one is laying (22 weeks old), the other is not (13 weeks old). I just gave them some apple cider vinegar and garlic. We had...

Update: A Silkie from another pen is being *VERY* dopey and is blind, or just keeping her eyes shut

A couple of days ago I noticed that one of my light Sussex chicks that is around 13 weeks old, had one eye shut and was hobbling around a bit. Now her eye is normal and she just walks with a droopy wing. Yesterday I noticed one of my 22 week old Gold laced Wyandotte’s gasping on inhale. Is this...

I’ve cracked a couple open but I can’t tell, they could be too fluffy. I don’t think it’s the incubator because I am putting same age Plymouth Rock in at the same time and getting nearly 100% fertility.

Hi all, Recently my Gold Laced Wyandotte pullets have started laying. I have put all of their eggs in the incubator (at seperate times) and so far none of the eggs in any of the batches were fertile. My rooster is very protective of his ladies, and I often catch him ‘doing the deed’. Is he not...

I just got my first egg so I decided to crack it open. The pullets are in with A LOT of cockerels. I can’t tell if it is fertile or not, I have attached a pic.

Update: Looks like there are two roosters. Number 1 and 4. Any other opinions are more than welcome. Also, I have to chose which rooster I will keep. Number 1 has a really great temperament, but he looks a bit dark for the breed. Any thoughts are welcome. I have also thrown in the mix a Silkie...

Welcome! BYC is definitely helpful when your a beginner, so glad you joined! Feel free to ask any questions about poultry,or anything in general (the random posts are the fun ones ;) )

Welcome! I’m sure you will find the answers that you are looking for. Sounds like you have a wonderful and colourful flock!

Welcome! I can assure you that any questions you have have already been answered here, or can be. Feel free to post whatever question you think of. Have fun!

Welcome to BYC. How long have you known about BYC, do you own any poultry?

Welcome! Sorry for the loss of your birds. Good luck with your business ;) :welcome

How old are the chicks and what breed

Welcome! Feel free to ask questions, when you are reading posts you will find that there are certain people that are very good at specific chicken questions. For example there are people good at answering posts about genetics, and people who can answer gender identification questions. These...

Welcome! There is plenty of information here, and if you can’t find the answer to your question, or confused by the answer feel free to ask. There are plenty of fun contests as well so enjoy!

Hi, I just realised that people have different stages of a chickens life on their profile, what does it mean and how do you progress. Also, if anyone can be bothered can you list them from hatching onwards.

Welcome! I’m sure you will find plenty of useful information on here, as well as many fun contests and friends. I love quails, there babies are so cute! Post pics if you have any