Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[sjturner79]

I've had silkies for many years and they are adorable. These little ones are 8-10 weeks old, very quiet and sweet. I have been trying to start a splash project for awhile, but not having too much success . These little girls will be old enough to breed , once they come out of quarantine.
Sexing them can be very difficult but if you put up some pics we might be able to help you. I'm nearly always 50% correct when it comes to sexing silkies.

Wow I'm closer to 80 percent once their fully feathered, at least on local ones

 

[Fancychooklady]

Wow I'm closer to 80 percent once their fully feathered, at least on local ones

It's a joke, as in there is always going to be a 50% chance that I am right. If you can sex silkies at 5-6 weeks of age , then you have missed your calling.

 

[sjturner79]

Yeah, like I said only the local strains though- the combs are different on the girls around here.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Yeah, like I said only the local strains though- the combs are different on the girls around here.

I've been breeding silkies for 12+ years now and while my own line is evident to me , when sexing others birds , all I can offer is an ' educated ' guess.
Even then I am reluctant , because I've heard of people disposing of or culling birds as a result of peoples ' guesses '.

 

[devinandfeather]

Hi guys these are my young bantams and I was just wondering wether anyone knows what colours they are they are all purebred old English bantams

 

[Anniebee]

Hi Fancy they look beautiful how old are they? I have 5, 7 week old silkies aren't they just great. I'm not sure which of mine will be little ladies. Does anyone have any ideas how early you can tell? Thanks I love this forum, though I feel a bit awkward getting on as you all seem to know each other so well. But I am looking forward to chatting and getting to know you all. I love all the advise. You are all very helpful. Thanks

Welcome LuckysMum - this IS a great site / thread - and generally very happy and relaxed.

Enjoy your time here - but be warned .... it can be addictive ( like chooks can be !! )

Cheers ......

 

[satay]

Aaaaw Fancy they are so, so adorable!

Hey LuckysMum, we enjoy having you around … just jump in, that is how we will get to know you and before you know, part of the furniture 

Agree

 

[satay]

Hi guys these are my young bantams and I was just wondering wether anyone knows what colours they are they are all purebred old English bantams

No idea on the colours sorry but the are beautiful.

 

[devinandfeather]

No idea on the colours sorry but the are beautiful.

Thankyou tgey are from a cuckoo wheatons mix was pleased with the result of colours just want to know what they are

 

[sjturner79]

KC and her 5 new bubs