silkies

  1. MamaHenSA

    Anyone know the sex of my silkies? Both 11weeks. Please note my blue one (1st pic)has a vaulted skull. Feather growth is only coming through now

  2. Jojociita

    I 💛 Silkies.. But Bless Their Hearts They’re Not Too Bright- Wrong End Pip Help

    Because I’m always here every Hatch Time, and after Oatmeal was the only hatch from my last clutch months ago, I’ve wholly reassessed and made changes. Still Not getting hatches even with ample circulation, temperature, humidity, AND separating the Silkies from Olive Eggers and BCMs into their...
  3. Debbie292d

    Debbie's Silkies

    I've got quite a bunch of incubating going on as I've been buying eggs plus hatching my own. I'm having issues keeping track of it all. I would do another hatch along but that does take a lot of work and sometimes I don't give it as much time as I feel I should. Thus, a couple folks suggested...
  4. S

    Why is it bad for silkies to have red combs

    I recently bought 6 silkies from a friend. They were supposed to be two breeding trios. With two roosters and four hens. But I’m thinking it’s three roosters and three hens. I posted on a silkie group on Facebook to see what other peoples opinions were and several people pointed out that my...
  5. Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Chickens are some of the most versatile and beloved domesticated animals, serving as sources of food, companionship, and even pest control in many parts of the world. With a wide variety of breeds available, each possessing unique characteristics and traits, choosing the right type of chicken...
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  6. ashyechidna

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    Does anyone know how a calico silkie like this could be replicated?

    Hello everyone! I recently came across this link to a Facebook page with AMAZING silkies 😍: https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1097723890267962.1073741847.908716215835398&type=3 Does anyone know how this color could possibly be made? The lady who bred them is retired now, but said that...
  8. B

    Silkie Chicks for sale (South Florida - Miami)

    Hello everyone! I purchased some hatching eggs and hatched a little too many :) I have about 5 white silkie chicks and 3 black (or maybe grey?). They are about 2 weeks old. $10 each (It's about how much I've spent on the eggs). I've added some pictures but feel free to message me for more. If...
  9. Debbie292d

    Silky hatch-along and OdoBan on eggs experiment

    I have 28 eggs set. :jumpy Come join my first-ever hatch-a-long! 18 silkie eggs were shipped and arrived this morning. 10 more are my silkie eggs and are part of an experiment. 18 SHIPPED EGGS KEY: B = Buff, C = Cuckoo, P = Paint Below them: O = 5 were soaked in Odoban disinfectant for 60...
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    Aloha, New Silkie Guy

    Aloha from the big island of Hawaii, I bought six eggs last year and now I've got a flock of 12 awesome little silkies! Really looking forward to learning more about the breed, with that said they're laying more eggs than my big chickens right now LOL. Mahalo to all of those folks who are so...
  11. Chrischiken

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  12. Debbie292d

    Hens running away from home?

    Earlier this afternoon, I was outside and saw Charlotte, a 10-month-old silkie hen, walking quickly between our yard and the farmer's field, headed for the road. I yelled at my hubby to look at that, where's she going all by herself? A rooster spotted her and made a beeline to chase after...
  13. Cloverr39

    Are my silkies cold? Could they be underweight?

    The temperatures have dropped in the negatives recently and I'm worried my 3 silkie pullets may be too cold. It's usually around -1°C to -7°here. One night it went down to -10°C. That night I brought the 3 pullets into my garage. I already found one pullet dead last week. My concern is that...
  14. K

    Silkie with pink comb/wattle?

    Hello everyone, my silkies are growing up now and i’ve noticed that 2 of them actually have a pink comb and wattle, or a mixture between. Silkies are supposed to have the purple/black colouring i thought. Has anyone come across this or know why? On a side note, can anyone tell me the colour of...
  15. ARClems5

    Silkie colors? And maybe genders?

    I picked up these two on 6/24 from a local guy. They are almost 5 months old now. I’m wondering what their colors are. Also, leaning toward Buckbeak possibly being a roo. First three pics are from today. As babies, Hedwig was very light gray, almost white. Buckbeak was gray.
  16. ChickenLoverTrin

    UPDATE ON LOSING FEATHERS!!!

    Hi all, In one of my previous posts, my frizzles lost a heap of feathers, but my silkie was unaffected. We came down to the conclusion of rooster wear but... we put a camera up in their coop, and found out that the rooster was attacking them, and ripping their feathers out! Not to mention, he...
  17. CedarCreekFarmhouse

    The Coffee Tastes Funny

    Hi, I'm Crystal. This is my first post on the Backyard Chickens board, but I've been lurking for about a year. I cannot tell you guys how much you have taught me. We got our first little gals in September and I have raised them with the knowledge and help this forum has provided. I just wanted...
  18. K

    Best colour combinations in a Silkie flock for breeding??

    Hello everyone, i am looking at starting a flock of silkies with the aim of selling the fertilised eggs and hatched chicks for a bit of enjoyment and a side hustle. I have had silkies before but never properly looked into the colour genetics when breeding etc. What are your opinions on the best...
  19. Katey802

    Pullets or cockerels?

    I’m thinking the one with the red face is male and the black is female. Does anyone else have an opinion
  20. vampyrdame

    *Silkie Mama* New member from Maine!

    Need silkie sexing advice if anyone wants to help!!!!!! *Link to separate thread below* View my thread here:thumbsup
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