Oct 25, 2010 #1 E eggboy Songster 10 Years Jan 23, 2010 341 3 133 CA I have recently heard that Silkies can't fly is that true?
Oct 25, 2010 #2 emys Songster 11 Years Nov 19, 2008 1,416 17 161 Idaho True. They can not fly. Some get a little air under their wings when they jump, but that is mostly youngsters.
True. They can not fly. Some get a little air under their wings when they jump, but that is mostly youngsters.
Oct 25, 2010 #3 Sonoran Silkies Flock Mistress 11 Years Jan 4, 2009 20,149 507 421 Tempe, Arizona Sure they can fly; they just need an airplane
Oct 25, 2010 #4 NewToFarming Songster 9 Years Apr 28, 2010 2,305 30 193 Millersburg, PA Quote: No, mine don't fly but as previously stated the chicks can get a little bit of flight going.
Oct 25, 2010 #6 ChickensAreSweet Heavenly Grains for Hens 9 Years Jun 8, 2010 15,100 748 398 Pacific NW- where the Douglas Firs grow https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=92702 You might enjoy this thread.
Oct 25, 2010 #7 Doug the Chicken Man Songster 10 Years Aug 27, 2009 505 5 131 Near Ottawa, Ontario We have some Red Silkies that can jump pretty good, 4 Ft high but not fly just jump. It is only because they grew up with others Salmon Faverolles, Leghorns Etc, that jumped up to the roost so they developed that trait as well.
We have some Red Silkies that can jump pretty good, 4 Ft high but not fly just jump. It is only because they grew up with others Salmon Faverolles, Leghorns Etc, that jumped up to the roost so they developed that trait as well.
Oct 25, 2010 #8 pennie1 Redneck Silkie 10 Years Aug 17, 2009 937 27 141 Hiles Sure they can fly. Right off the ground and back down on their face.
Oct 25, 2010 #10 chickenzoo Emu Hugger 14 Years Mar 10, 2008 9,364 228 481 a bumpy dirt road in Florida I had a little mean Silkie rooster that flew........... right off the tip of my shoe....