This is Sprites hatch mate Sprout, 1 of Gryffyns 2 chicks.
It is obvious now that sadly Sprout is not a full silkie but a silkie x Marans mix. I fully expect it to look like big sister Goose if it is a pullet. Sprout does not know it yet, but, if she is indeed a pullet, and I really think she is, she has a new home waiting on her. Grandma called and was talking to one of her nephew's yesterday when I was handed the phone. His wife had gotten on and wanted to know if I had any "banty" hens available. She had been given a "banty" as she called it rooster and felt so sorry for him and needed a hen his size. Turns out, that "banty" is a silkie. She has 8 big stock hens and wants him to have a hen his size. He tries with her girls but they shake him off. Yup, Branch knows that feeling well. I also think one of Goose's chicks is a pullet and if so I will give her both. Mazzie on the other hand, my pure silkie......stays if she is a girl.
It is obvious now that sadly Sprout is not a full silkie but a silkie x Marans mix. I fully expect it to look like big sister Goose if it is a pullet. Sprout does not know it yet, but, if she is indeed a pullet, and I really think she is, she has a new home waiting on her. Grandma called and was talking to one of her nephew's yesterday when I was handed the phone. His wife had gotten on and wanted to know if I had any "banty" hens available. She had been given a "banty" as she called it rooster and felt so sorry for him and needed a hen his size. Turns out, that "banty" is a silkie. She has 8 big stock hens and wants him to have a hen his size. He tries with her girls but they shake him off. Yup, Branch knows that feeling well. I also think one of Goose's chicks is a pullet and if so I will give her both. Mazzie on the other hand, my pure silkie......stays if she is a girl.
