Mean Silkies

[TenderDefender]

I have 3 silkie hens I picked up, and one crows like a rooster which I have read can be normal. I hand raised all these chicks from 2 days old they use to be super friendly! Now the one squares up with me inside the run and bites. They all used to be able to be held, now none seem to enjoy it… I bought a OEGB rooster will this help settle the hen down and stop acting like the boss of the coop?

 

[nuthatched]

I think you have a cockerel, they don't always do well with handraising.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Silkie are well known for being vile and viscous creatures. Probably originated in Australia.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Do you have a picture of the lady in question?

 

[TenderDefender]

As soon as I get off work I will get some pictures

 

[TenderDefender]

I think you have a cockerel, they don't always do well with handraising.

Almost a year old and still no signs of spurs

 

[nuthatched]

Almost a year old and still no signs of spurs

Spurs aren't a good indicator of gender.

 

[TenderDefender]

S

Spurs aren't a good indicator of gender.

so you are saying I could have a male with no spurs?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

S

so you are saying I could have a male with no spurs?

It can take awhile for spurs to fully develop.

 

[Krugerrand]

S

so you are saying I could have a male with no spurs?

has it laid eggs?