I got the Silkies!

[Fiwi]

About a month ago I joined BYCF and posted about the idea of keeping 2 Silkies in a neighborhood where it is forbidden. I decided to go for it and brought home 2 Silkie chicks when we came home from Maine. I'm not too worried about the neighborhood b/c we are moving at the end of Nov., so I should be able to keep them under wraps until then. I have an 8' fence to keep the nosy neighbors out.

A friend of mine ordered several chicks all of which were supposed to be white. Judging by their coloring, including the 2 I got from her, I highly doubt they are. Opinions?

right now I have a simple set up using a play yard and Dogloo. I live in MD, so it's still mild here. I am hoping to get an classic Eglu before the cold comes.

 

[Kat'sChicks]

Ummmmm...I don't think yours are white, and if hers look the same neither are they. The one on the left looks partridge, the one on the right buff. Just my opinion, but I do have silkies....cute little buggers!

 

[Maureen&chickens]

I have white and yours are definitely NOT

I agree with the partridge and buff assessment.

 

[Fiwi]

No surprise there. Thanks for the color names. I thought one was buff, but wasn't sure about the other. Maybe once I settle I can get a couple of whites

Regarding roosting -- I've heard Silkies prefer the ground to roosting and that certainly seems the case with my two. Should I be concerned with the fact that they don't roost?

What's the lowest temp my chicks can tolerate in the dogloo? I want to be sure they're comfortable. I can put a door on it if need be. Tonight is supposed to be 56º, but night temps go back up to the mid 60s tomorrow.

 

[bigdogmom130]

Where in MD are u? I live in MD too. I have a 9 week old Blue Silkie Roo and he has turned out to be a sweetheart. He likes to lay in the nesting box with my little BO..lol He has roosted though and also uses the outside roost. Your Silkies are adorable.

 

[Fiwi]

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I'm on the Eastern shore. I get up your way from time to time.

 

[lichick28]

Your little silkies are cute but I would put some sort of a door for safety at night when predators even a cat are out looking for food

 

[drdoolittle]

Your silkies are really pretty! I don't think I've ever seen a partridge one before. I used to have bearded silkies----white, black, grey, and blue. I would love to get some next spring. Good luck with yours! (That's a cute little set-up you have for them!)

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

partridge and buff for sure!! Good luck with your lil sweeties