So I hatched the opposite. Black roo over partridge hen and got all black chicks. I wonder if that means you would get partridge. I’m not good at the genetics game but that was my experience.
I actually have this chart saved on my computer. It is so helpful, and I can always go back to it if I forget, because most of my birds run in these colors.
I just had to share this little one. I have never had one with so much spiky fluff. Don't know if it's a boy or girl yet, but it's soooo cute. Might have to call it Spikie.
@Fancychooklady or anyone else that might have an idea. My baby girl is due to hatch her eggs this week, actually on thanksgiving. My delima and question. She is in a nice sized coop all by herself sitting on her eggs. My question is should I leave her in the coop to raise her babies or...
I have one sitting on eggs right now, and I tried to get her off for a few days but finally gave up. I gave her a few eggs and have put her in a coop by herself with food and water and plenty of room to take care of her other needs, but I do worry about the cold now. I never would have imagined...
I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your silkies. I have also had this issue in the past, but my issue was a little worse, mine had some wheezing and nasal drainage. I went on a massive research to find out what the problem was and what could help. The one thing that I found that...
Got some sweet shots of some of my loves the other day and thought I would share.
This is Sydney
Sarge
Shelby
Simone
Jethro
Tony
Blue
JOJO
JOJO
This Skuttle she is a sizzle
and last but not least Axel
These are just a few of my beauties. I love to sit outside with...
Just had to share some pics I got last night. These prove silkies should not get wet. I almost couldn't tell who was who.
This is Blue
Scarlett
This is "Sarge" if it's a boy or "Sara" if it's a girl. (I'm leaning towards boy )
Tryin to get warm and dry. Silly chickens didn't know...
My black silkie Ebony did the exact same thing over the weekend. I have been giving her vitamin E, electrolyte water and some squash and a little prednisone tablet. She will perk up and act fine for a while, but then I will find her with her head tucked under her. All I have to do is straighten...
oh yes I have one right now that I have to keep separated from the others. But he is just other rooster aggressive. He's not really aggressive towards me, but any other rooster he goes nuts. But I think that is pretty normal, the dominance thing and all. My only real problem with him is that he...