silkie 6 weeks

I have a silkie chick that’s about 6 weeks old, I know it’s awfully soon to guess their gender but I am hopeful there may be an expert out there. We have two wyandottes as well and they were sexed as hens when we got them but of course the silkie was part of a straight run. The comb is the most...

I have 6 week old silkie chicks and I noticed just yesterday that one of them has a swollen upper eyelid. There isn't much swelling but I do believe it's getting worse. So far there is no signs of any serious infection, no discharge from the eyes or noes, they are sneezing but they all have been...

Hi all! I had a thread earlier about the gender of my chicks. Thread 'Two 5 week silkies' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/two-5-week-silkies.1521519/ Currently my chicks (named Alfredo and Katsu) are on 6 weeks old. Here is the best photo timeline I have of them so you all can watch...

Hi! New Silkie owner and I’ve read it’s very difficult to sex. I have 6 chicks that are 6 weeks old. I’m really hoping some are hens? Any input would be great!!