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Can’t wrap my mind around why people don’t like silkies. "Walking dust mop"... Kk, looks aren’t everything. And they have some of The sweetest dispositions. 

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For me, it's a combination of all the factors below:Can’t wrap my mind around why people don’t like silkies. "Walking dust mop"... Kk, looks aren’t everything. And they have some of The sweetest dispositions.
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So, first of all - they don’t get dirty THAT easily, I haven’t had to bathe mine yet. Neither has my friend. They’re the only ones in my flock who DIDN’T succumb to a respiratory issue. They handled 95F+ heat without issue. Not too broody... well, actually maybe I just LIKE their broodiness. My male has been nothing but a gentleman to me and his ladies.For me, it's a combination of all the factors below:
-Walking swiffer
-Get dirty very easily
-Very stupid
-No predator awareness
-Too broody
-Every male I ever met was a devil
-No immune system whatsoever
-Can't handle the cold
-Can't handle the heat
-Easy targets for bullying
And lastly
Why the cluck would I want a stuffed animal lookalike for a chicken?
Also I don't like anything that becomes a fad. Especially an animal. Thus my dislike for all things oodle, labrador or golden retriever.
Good that yours are hardy.So, first of all - they don’t get dirty THAT easily, I haven’t had to bathe mine yet. Neither has my friend. They’re the only ones in my flock who DIDN’T succumb to a respiratory issue. They handled 95F+ heat without issue. Not too broody... well, actually maybe I just LIKE their broodiness. My male has been nothing but a gentleman to me and his ladies.
And I think they’re adorable. But again, looks aren’t everything.![]()
It was when I was growing up in So. Cal.. Not so much anymore, unless it is in the house, especially the bathroom!50F is cold.![]()
Aww, what happened to her?The only thing I am not particularly fond of on Silkies is the vaulted skull crest & the five toes. I had a Lavender Silkie pullet named Trixie once. I miss her.![]()
She passed away.Aww, what happened to her?
Do you know why?She passed away.
I think she had coccidiosis.Do you know why?![]()