You can feed mealworms and other veggies as soon as they hatch. Just chop them up into smaller pieces. They really like it if you put it in their water. I wouldn't introduce grit until a few weeks old. My new do fine without any at all
That's a photo of what looks like a purebred Silkie. Silkies can have pink skin and still be purebred. They just aren't seen as sop. The comb could also be red because he's a rooster
I'm new to partridge. I finally got a buff and mottled breeding pen. I have one darker partridge hen, but she seems to not be that great of quality lol. Hopefully we will both figure em out!
I just purchased two partridge chicks from my all time favorite silkie breeder who is retiring! I'm going to pick up the chicks on Wednesday! Stay tuned for pictures!
Hello! I know I haven't been posting a lot on byc. I'm here to reconnect with all you other poultry enthusiasts! If you're new here, welcome! 🤗 I have been doing so much behind the scenes! But I think it's about time I share some of my secrets. I'm testing different colors, sop silkies, and...
Today's chicken of the day is Stewart!
I just bought him a few days ago. I got him from a lady that bought him at Forever Silkies. He's super sweet, and I can't wait to buy a buff hen to breed with him! He doesn't look great right now because he's going through a molt... It also doesn't help...
How old is your hen? New egg layers and older hens usually have these. Is it possible she may be going through a molt? Have you changed your hens diet at all?
I'm looking for a app or file or anything really to keep track of my breeding. Mainly for my silkies, but I have several other breeds that I would like to have organized too. Any ideas or links are appreciated!
I'm so sorry I haven't been posting recently. Life has gotten pretty busy. I wanted to let you guys know that we have a Facebook account. It's called Benninger Hatchery. We post on that account pretty much everyday. We will also be posting available pullets, started pairs, fertile eggs, and high...
Just wanted to let you guys know that we have a Facebook account. It's called Benninger Hatchery. We post everyday. We also sell started pullets, fertile eggs, and high quality birds. And who knows... Maybe even a giveaway!
Hi again!! It's been quite a while since I posted. So I figured I would give an update on the silkie chicks. They are all so fluffy and are very friendly. I just recently moved them into the big coop with the adult Silkies and call ducks.