Little over 2 WK OLD SILKIES LOSING FEATHERS

[dianer29]

I am concerned ,as of yesterday I found several thin longish feathers in the brooder, They seem blackish . I do have 2 black Silkies in there and they are a wee bit larger thn most of the rest of them. I see all are preening and I need for someone to advise me on what is going on. Brooder is currently 85 degrees as advised . I am in Tropical type climate/Hawaii. I know it is supposed to be a 5 degree decrease each week.They were hatched out on Sept 24th and I received them the 27th.
I tried the yogurt today and not good results I will retry next time perhaps mixed with their chickstarter.
How may I help them if I need to take any action at all?

 

[insiderart]

I think it's just time for them to start getting their feathers in. Maybe you are just seeing the pinfeathers or some of the fluff coming off?

 

[insiderart]

Oh and a photo would be great, so we can see what you are seeing.

 

[dianer29]

It looks like pin feathers. So early ? Is this the norm. I worry about them and I watch over them and clean them off if poop is on feet or of course bottoms. I know I might be over reacting. You have to realise I am in love with them all Sorry no camera .

 

[insiderart]

My little week old is getting her pinfeathers right now. DD thought her tail was bleeding! Her pinfeathers are a disconcerting color of pink/red and she is yellow. Hold on and I'll take a photo to show you.

 

[insiderart]

Ok I just looked it up, Buffy is 2 weeks old tomorrow! Wow how time flies, I thought she was only a week old! She is a silkie too.

 

[dianer29]

There is much joy and much worry in raising the chicks . They rely on me and I will do whatever it takes to see them healthy and happy.
It would break my heart if I did not give it my all and then some........... Thank you for your advice .BYW do you have any idea how long this process will be?

 

[insiderart]

They're not really fully feathered until about 6 weeks or so.

 

[gottalovemychickens]

yeah i would say thats pin feathers , thats normal , Mine are 2 weeks old right now (Black Australorps) and they are doing the same thing dont worry its ok !!! Wanna see my pics and compare so ya know ?

 

[dianer29]

E: Yes please.