Going to be first time Silkie Mom..

[anderstr196]

Hello everyone,
My name is Tina and I’m currently planted in Alabama. Im a disabled Veteran’s wife and caregiver and Artist. I’m originally from Lancaster Co. PA, PA Dutch, so farming was always In close range just not outside my back door.
I’ve been researching and hoping to start my own little chicken family and I finally made the leap, my little silkies are expected the first week of December! I’m excited and scared so I’m looking to find as much advice as I can to give them a healthy, happy home!

 

[HuffleClaw]

I’m also from Alabama, you’ll have tons of fun with your chickens here! And how exciting! Good luck with them!! And be sure to share lots of pictures!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Tina and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

I'm in upstate NY a short drive north from where you came from in PA.

You've come to the right place to get all the answers you'll need. You'll do great!

 

[FishMtFarm]

Hello, and congrats on the new silkies. I am in way upstate, NY and have a bunch of silkies. I absolutely love the breed. Where are you getting your babies from?

 

[Kiki]

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[Haydog03]

Hi! Don’t be afraid to ask questions in how to navigate this site and about your chickens! Happy Veterans Day (observed)!

 

[anderstr196]

I ordered them from Ideal Hatchery in Texas.. They allow small orders at a reasonable shipping cost

Hello, and congrats on the new silkies. I am in way upstate, NY and have a bunch of silkies. I absolutely love the breed. Where are you getting your babies from?

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[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with the silkies! Perhaps your hubby will find a favorite one that he will grow to love!

 

[AnimalGeek23]

Enjoy the wonderful silkies!

 

[ronott1]

The peeps at Backyard Chickens say Welcome!