This is one of my Silkies, just started laying. She is about 8 months.
This one as yet unsure of gender
This one just started laying also, again around 8 months
These are kept as a hobby, not for show as I'm yet to find many people who keep silkies locally here in Spain
Hi, I have got these 2 chickens last week. They were handed into a pet store, so no history or information.
They needed nails cutting and a general cleaning and grooming.
I have isolated the until I am happy they are free from anything. They will then go into my Coop of 5 Silkie Hens.
I was...
Efi - (on left) Female - 11 Years old, had her from a pup. On Chemo Meds for recent diagnoses for Grade 3 cancer, but doing well.
Max - (on right) Male - 4 Years had from 8 months rescue Dobie.
Sometimes I foster to help local rescues.
Proof also required - HAHA!
Hi, Yes the leghorns are consistent layers, apart from when its winter here and less daylight, numbers deplete to almost none some days. then lighter and longer days, back to consistently laying.
I mainly give eggs to friends and family and sell on some to people I have as 'regulars' who buy a...
Hi everyone,
I live in the Alicante Spain area and keep Chickens, mainly as a Hobby.
I have 2 Coops with 9 Hens and 1 rooster in each mainly leghorns. Had these for 2 years.
Coop 3 - Just added Silkies to this Coop.
Hope to learn new things and speak to chicken keepers.
Have a lovely day
🐔 :)