Hello! :)

[caleyoh]

I have wanted chickens for a LONG time now, and have finally bought a house where I can do what I like.

Yesterday I came home from work to an early Christmas present of a coop(!) and four little Silkie fuzzbutts! My boyfriend got them from a local breeder, so of course he doesn't remember the ages exactly, but the two sets are a couple of weeks apart. I am absolutely smitten! We're finishing the run tomorrow, so pardon the temporary digs in the photos. Is it true that Silkies are near impossible to sex prior to egg laying or crowing? The seller claims they are all pullets, but we'll see.

Sorry for the chick spam, but I'm ecstatic!

 

[gander007]

Great to have you aboard

...

And congratulations on the new home and additions to the house hold

If you find someone who can go for it but I have to wait for an egg or
the crowing ..

gander007

 

[drumstick diva]

You could try posting photos of your babies on the 'silkie thread," - there are several dedicated silkie threads - if you put that into the search box, some should pop up. Usually 4-5 mos. if when breeders are able to be fairly positive about sex

 

[petrel]

Welcome to BYC

 

[roostersandhens]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello Welcome to BYC and Happy Holidays! Congratulations on your early Christmas presents, they are adorable!

 

[theoldchick]

Howdy! What a Christmas present. You'll enjoy them all year.

 

[caleyoh]

Thanks everyone! I'm so thrilled to be an owner of backyard chickens!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!