Oct 24, 2012 #11 4hchickmama Songster 7 Years May 12, 2012 546 20 123 Most of the hatcheries will send you sexed birds if you ask. Usually it is a slightly higher charge, and vent sexing isn't 100% accurate. And thank you! I have another cute one too...this one she is getting cochin kisses. I think most breeds will become friendly if you handle them often.
Most of the hatcheries will send you sexed birds if you ask. Usually it is a slightly higher charge, and vent sexing isn't 100% accurate. And thank you! I have another cute one too...this one she is getting cochin kisses. I think most breeds will become friendly if you handle them often.
Oct 24, 2012 Thread starter #12 Groo Chirping 7 Years Aug 10, 2012 42 0 85 Maine Awwww, too cute! I can't wait! Is there a hatchery to stay away from or one in particular to seek out?
Awwww, too cute! I can't wait! Is there a hatchery to stay away from or one in particular to seek out?
Oct 24, 2012 #13 4hchickmama Songster 7 Years May 12, 2012 546 20 123 My friend had good luck with her birds from Ideal. I'm not as fond of McMurrays, but they are alright. If you want silkies though, I wouldn't get them from a hatchery. Hatchery silkies are...very different...to breeder silkies.
My friend had good luck with her birds from Ideal. I'm not as fond of McMurrays, but they are alright. If you want silkies though, I wouldn't get them from a hatchery. Hatchery silkies are...very different...to breeder silkies.