5 silkies!

[Annie111]

Hello everyone! Someone had 5 silkies in a box outside of a feed store that they were giving away and they looked somewhat unwell so I took them 3 days ago. I don’t think think they were given water or food bec once I fed and watered them they were different birds within a day. They are 8 week old hens. I’ve never had silkies before but a million years ago I had a few barred rock chicks and it was absolutely amazing. I would love any advice anyone has to offer. Thanks so much!

 

[Isadora]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Do you have pictures of the silkies you'd like to share? I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

 

[N F C]

It's nice to have you here with us! Do you have their coop ready?

 

[Annie111]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Do you have pictures of the silkies you'd like to share? I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community

I will go take some pics right now! I’m already obsessed

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Annie and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Annie111]

It's nice to have you here with us! Do you have their coop ready?

I recently moved and the property had an amazing coop set up already on the back of the barn!

It's nice to have you here with us! Do you have their coop ready?

 

[N F C]

I recently moved and the property had an amazing coop set up already on the back of the barn!

That's great, chicks grow so quickly they'll need it before you know it

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Annie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Annie, welcome to BYC. And, congratulations on your new flock!
I'd bleach the coop and the surrounding ground before introducing the chicks to it.

 

[Annie111]

Hello everyone! Someone had 5 silkies in a box outside of a feed store that they were giving away and they looked somewhat unwell so I took them 3 days ago. I don’t think think they were given water or food bec once I fed and watered them they were different birds within a day. They are 8 week old hens. I’ve never had silkies before but a million years ago I had a few barred rock chicks and it was absolutely amazing. I would love any advice anyone has to offer. Thanks so much!

I’m in a panic right now about my chickens. One of them is hurt and I don’t know what to do. My neighbor was outside and came over and he said he thinks that maybe I was given roosters. Idk if 4 of them hanged up on the 1 that is hurt or what. I’ve called 3 vets in the area and they say they don’t treat chickens. Are there chicken vets?!

I’ve pulled the hurt one out and put it in an extra large storage tote. I’m going to post photos of the hurt one and the others. If anyone can tell me what to do I would be forever grateful. My kids are extremely upset also Thank you in advance