silkie chick

  1. L

    Emergency: Silkie chick with twisted neck, jerking around

    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...
  2. CaitlinB

    Will 7 Silkie fit in a coop meant for 4-6 larger chickens?

    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...
  3. K

    Silkie Experts Needed!!! Help!

    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...
  4. Hannah Jeans Farm

    New Coop & Design , YouTube Chanel

    hey!!!! I just uploaded a new video about our chicken coop construction interior design and exterior design everyone please go check it out and let me know what you think !!!
  5. B

    Rooster or hen

    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.
  6. drdance

    Please help identify the sex of my Silkies

    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...
  7. bsautner

    Young Silky fight problem

    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...
  8. kwphotomom

    8-10 week Silkie...cockerel or pullet...lots of pics

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