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My silkie has now gone to a good home - thanks everyone Cheers

Sorry Cluckcluckluke, she's pick up only. I don't want to put her through any more stress.

Hi Everyone Just putting out the word, I am giving away my one beautiful pet Silkie, she's approx 9 - 10 months old. She loves her bath and feather drying. Unfortunately even though she is separated from the other chickens, and she has her own lovely coop all sectioned off, my laying...

Does anyone know at what age a Silkie starts laying eggs? Are Silkies easily stressed? Thanks

Hi Everyone, Two of my Australorps have now started laying, fancy that in Winter. My first 2 ever eggs. Today I received 2 more which makes a total of 10 eggs now and they are a little bit bigger than the first 2. They seem to be getting bigger now as they continue to lay. The picture...

Welcome to all the Newbies, hope you enjoy yourselves on this thread and gain lots of know how - there's lots of exciting information to be found on lots of issues. My family consists of 1 dog, 1 parrot, 4 Australorps and 1 silkie, meal worm farm and of course my husband (can't forget him!!!)...

Thanks Christie and Guinea for your advice. The chickens certainly don't look lanky, they look like older chickens to me, I suppose I just have to be patient. Thanks Guinea re: fleece. I tell you what, I will be jumping up and down when I see my first egg. I will be going on my placement for 3...

Hi Everyone I have a question you may be able to help me with. I have 4 Australorps which are going well and they absolutely LOVE my mealworms, can't get enough of them. I've had them now for 5 weeks, they are at point of lay however they still haven't laid an egg. We are coming into our...

Hi there Fcooper, I bought my initial mealworms (100 pieces) and from that I now have quite a few that I can share with my chickens. I can't give them as many as I want to as yet as they are still reproducing. I have quite a number of beetles that are laying a lot of eggs and have different...

I've just come in from the back yard. Boy those chickens sure crack me up. Now all 4 come to my hand, it's a battle to see which ones will get the most worms. They even chase after my dog Oli to keep him away - as if he eats worms, oh well he eats their seed and **** so why not worms!!! They...

G'day to all Sorry Rachel, I accidentally called you Fierlin, no offense Fierlin. I had a very funny incident today. I was looking at my mealworm farm and low and behold they were all wriggling around in the box so I decided to share some with the girls. I thought, lets see if my...

Hi Fierlin You are most welcome in this thread, and no you are fine, don't worry about babbling, it shows you're enthusiasm which is refreshing. I'll check out your link however I have no idea when it comes to sales and shows. By the way I understand re school work, I've got all my exams...

Welcome fcooper . I hope you find this thread of interest to you. I don't have any chickens that are laying yet so I can't give you my personal experience. I live in Brisbane so we have the same daylight hours. The breeder that I brought my chickens did state that they keep the caged...

Hi libitlizzie, learnindechooks and Jimmy and . I'm from Queensland/Brisbane and it's still nice and warm. I'm still sleeveless and in thongs. You guys must be rugging up by now. This is an American site and we have 2 Aussie threads at the moment if this one stays alive. I've looked around...

Hi Steph Welcome to BYC . Unfortunately this thread seems to be no longer in motion however maybe we can revive it. I am not that new however I still feel like a beginner and there is so much to learn - you would think these are just chickens however there is a lot to learn and a lot to it...

Very cute Christie, I don't know if I can stick to only 1 Silkie. I will see how she goes with the Australorps first and then maybe get another one.

I have uploaded the pictures of my worm farm in the thread "Help for the Newbies" if you would like to check it out. Very welcome to leave any comments.

I have just picked up my mealworms and all that goes with it. I'm just about to go out and set it all up. What a thing to do on a lovely muggy and hot Sunday mid morning. I am going to be using just the one single container for now and maybe work up to the draw system. Hope all goes well...

Guinea, that is sooooo gorgeous, what a sweet little thing. It poses so well - you could use the photo for an ad - you should send it in for a comp.

Congratulations Guinea, I hope you have lots of joy and fun with your new pup. Have you thought of a name yet? Can't wait to see a photo of him. Just curious, why New Zealand?