I think I just fell in love....

[sequoiacyclist]

with silkies! These little guys just arrived today and I thought I would share them with everyone. They are so tiny compared to my other babies. How could you not fall in love with that face?

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[Acre of Blessings]

Hey, very nice chicks but if you want to keep them alive....I'd get rid of those cedar shavings. Cedar lets of a toxic fume that can kill chicks.

 

[ginbart]

OH my, I would put them on something different then cedar shavings. I think I read on here cedar is bad for them they will eat it.

But yes I love them too. My silkie went broddy again I can't wait to see those little faces. Your's are beautiful.

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

very cute - and yes, loose the cedar ASAP!

 

[sequoiacyclist]

Thanks for the memo. Cedar is all that I have on hand at the moment. I have used it with my 3-4 week old's without any problems, but I think I would rather be safe than sorry with these guys. I just replaced it with some timothy hay for now until I can run into town tomorrow. They sure are louder than my other little ones. Chatty!

 

[ginbart]

I know what you mean about them being loud but I think they think because they are so small they need to act big and make a lot of noise. LOL

 

[JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom]

I used cedar on all my batches last year with good results, I think it depends on the ventilation and if it gets wet.

I'm sure your new babies are ok, you are a good chicken mom for replacing it.

 

[Mrs. Green Thumbs]

Paper towels will work in a pinch too! And I have to ad... that is an impressive camera! Beautiful crisp shots. Looks like I could almost reach out and touch their downy fuzz!