Hello. A month ago, I purchased a batch of unsexed silkie chicks, and three died, two of unknown causes (not eating not drinking), one from a different issue.
About a week and a half ago, the weather in our area increased in temperature dramatically and suddenly. Out of our 12 remaining chicks...
I am currently trying to find the right coop. We don't have our chicks yet but I want to be prepared for everything. I have read in multiple places that Silkies are much smaller and will huddle together at night. I plan on them being free range and in a large dog kennel that is 9'high and 9'wide...
Hello, my name is Kristen and I have 5 bearded silkies that I am trying to sex. I know they are very hard to sex for awhile as youngsters, but want some insight. As I am new to owning chickens, I need advice and your expertise. I have a split order with someone else so these chickens will be...
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This is my 6 week old splash silkie. Any insight into male or female. He/she has a tiny thin comb and is smaller than her hatchmate whom I'm more inclined to say is a rooster.
Ok, I've read all the good stuff about how hard it is to sex a silkie.
I know I have to wait until they crow or lay an egg.
That said, some have written that the head feathers can help, the shape, etc.
Here are pictures of the silkies, hard to get them to stop running around and poss for a...
We're in a little bit of a pickle. Our flock of 6 silkies consists three adults - one large rooster, and two hens. We recently let some broody hens hatch their eggs and now we have three new 2.5 month old chicks. We're almost certain one of the chicks is a roo based on behaviors we've learned...