does anyone know what color these silkie chicks will get?

[SwampPrincessChick]

Buff and Partridge. Very cute ones, at that!

 

[ducklingsareadorable]

Buff and Partridge. Very cute ones, at that!

i thought i’d do an update with how theyre going now!
also, the 2nd one, shes a bit down? might be the weather changes but she is just sitting kind of in a ball all day and rarely walks, as of 2 days ago she didnt have that

 

[janiedoe]

i thought i’d do an update with how theyre going now!
also, the 2nd one, shes a bit down? might be the weather changes but she is just sitting kind of in a ball all day and rarely walks, as of 2 days ago she didnt have that

They are beautiful. The partridge looks a little lethargic. I'd give her some electrolytes and get a float test done. Some vet clinics will do the float test even if they don't see chickens.

 

[ducklingsareadorable]

They are beautiful. The partridge looks a little lethargic. I'd give her some electrolytes and get a float test done. Some vet clinics will do the float test even if they don't see chickens.

may i ask what that means? english isnt my first language haha! and what is the float test??

 

[janiedoe]

may i ask what that means? english isnt my first language haha! and what is the float test??

They test their poop to see if & what kind of worms they might have.
Since she is fairly new to you, and your yard, she may need to be treated for coccidiosis. I think this is what I would treat for in your situation, if you cannot find a vet.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

i thought i’d do an update with how theyre going now!
also, the 2nd one, shes a bit down? might be the weather changes but she is just sitting kind of in a ball all day and rarely walks, as of 2 days ago she didnt have that

Both of your Silkies are beautiful! I wouldn't doubt that one is feeling down, Silkies have a poor immunity. I agree with what @janiedoe says.

may i ask what that means? english isnt my first language haha! and what is the float test??

Lethargic basically means sluggish and tired.

 

[ducklingsareadorable]

They test their poop to see if & what kind of worms they might have.
Since she is fairly new to you, and your yard, she may need to be treated for coccidiosis. I think this is what I would treat for in your situation, if you cannot find a vet.

i have a worm cure at home with me since we had to treat our other silkies a few months ago, is that also good to give to them? i have vitamins too

 

[ducklingsareadorable]

ty! and yeah she is lethargic then poor lad, i’ll treat her for worms probably

Both of your Silkies are beautiful! I wouldn't doubt that one is feeling down, Silkies have a poor immunity. I agree with what @janiedoe says.


Lethargic basically means sluggish and tired.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

ty! and yeah she is lethargic then poor lad, i’ll treat her for worms probably

I hope for the best!

 

[janiedoe]

i have a worm cure at home with me since we had to treat our other silkies a few months ago, is that also good to give to them? i have vitamins too

If you can come by some corid for coccidiosis, I'd try using that.