free silkie roo on craigslist...should I get it?.. UPDATE I got it!

[MotherJean]

Never hurts to look. I suggest, however, that you hold that roo and really give him a good look. Don't just take him on sight. All those feathers can cover up a multitude of sins. If you want him for a breeder, you want to at least be sure he doesn't have any physical defects or health problems. If you want to breed good babies, you need good parents. Look him over closely, ask about vaccinations, and any recent health issues with their flock. Good luck. Hope he's a nice one.

 

[matthewschickens]

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Right

 

[bantam0907]

I got both of my silkies for free on craiglsist and the are absolutly wonderful birds! The lady I got mine from had to get rid of hers because of her failing health... But if you email then any concerns you have they should be able to settle any doubts! I definatly think you should look into it! just look for number of toes, comb shape/color, and check the skin really well and i think you should be set! And i agree with the earlier post your silkie is absolutly GORGEOUS!!!

 

[ChooksChick]

Also look at the conditions of the other birds and living quarters and remember diseases can be dormant if they have recovered and yet they can still get your flock sick. It's always a gamble to take birds into your flock.

 

[NoseyChickens]

Alright, well we made the trip out and ended up picking up a young roo and a little straight run bird (I amd pretty sure it is a pullet). The place I got them from is actually Amber Waves Silkies. Their animals were very clean. the couple was very friendly and answered all my questions. The man was really nice to my girls showing them all their other animals. They just had some baby pygmy goats born less than a week ago and my girls got to visit with them. So here are some picture~

Free Roo

His comb looks kind of red in the picture I think due to the flash, but it is a nice color

And here is the 4 month old, hoping for a pullet

 

[iwannaduckie]

You can just ship them to NC please

You have successfully turned an anti-Silkie into a Silkie lover, but only poofy slash ones like you have

Very nice brirds!

 

[NoseyChickens]

Thanks! i just hope I did a good job picking these new ones out.

 

[vfem]

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Well shoot, maybe I should trade in my silkies for splash... but I love the black and whites.... I think I could make room for some of yours.

 

[Casii]

Gorgeous new birds! Makes me want to find some splash (though I don't love my black and white girls any less)!

 

[kipoley]

Congratulations! I looked at the site after your first post. It's a good thing they didn't live near me

Nice birds!
~Kimberly