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 suspect one of my other silkies is possibly a male, but no sure roos. I just caught her looking in the nesting boxes right after I posted this as well. I'm so excited to get my first silkie egg! I just can't imagine an egg coming out of such a small chickie 😆
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?
Here's a screenshot from a video a few days ago...maybe some insight there.
Also adding again that thier mom has swoopy hair, kind of roo-ish. Also it seems like they are redder in the AM and less vibrant through the day?
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...