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Is it a bad idea to get a Silkie? Please talk me out of it.

Discussion in 'Random Ramblings' started by Catalina, Jan 18, 2009.

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  1. Jan 18, 2009 #1
    Catalina

    Catalina Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I want a Silkie ( or 2), but I don't plan on letting them hatch out chicks-ever.
    Is that bad?

    Please talk me out of Silkies! They are so cute! [​IMG]
     
  3. Jan 19, 2009 #2
    debilorrah

    debilorrah The Great Guru of Yap Premium Member

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    1) they go broody ALOT
    2) GET EM THEY ARE SO CUTE
     
  5. Jan 19, 2009 #3
    al6517

    al6517 Real Men can Cook

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    OK don't get one. Did that work, are you over it now hehehe.
    Don't tell anybody but i may get one soon myself.

    AL
     
  7. Jan 19, 2009 #4
    magikchick

    magikchick ~FEATHERFOOTED DIVA~

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    Not going to let a silkie set eggs!!![​IMG] Good luck with that one. I have fought with my little white hen over this matter and have lost every time.
     
  9. Jan 19, 2009 #5
    Patch of Heaven Farm

    Patch of Heaven Farm Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I love my silkies!! I only have 2 that came in a bantam assortment but they are the cutest chicks!! Mine are so lovable and they remind me of big bird! [​IMG]
    I bet you will enjoy them!!! [​IMG]
     
  11. Jan 19, 2009 #6
    newchickenfamily

    newchickenfamily Chillin' With My Peeps

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    hehe. I think you really came to the wrong place to be talked out of getting a Silkie. Get one, or two, or.... [​IMG] Make sure to post photos. [​IMG]
     
  13. Jan 19, 2009 #7
    English Chick

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    I have one and one only .....she goes broody in the depths of winter!!!! but she is so cute!!
     
  15. Jan 19, 2009 #8
    Guinea Goonie

    Guinea Goonie Roosting Elsewhere

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    [​IMG]

    This is what happens when they go broody:

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Jan 19, 2009 #9
    English Chick

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    TOOOO Cutie !!!
     
  19. Jan 19, 2009 #10
    ozark hen

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    I am sure Purple Chicken can talk you out of one [​IMG] Once you have had one ...............you can't live without them [​IMG]
     
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