Need Chicken Love Advice

[RoosterWhisperer]

Okay, I’m not going to marry off my chickens in a ceremony. It was an attempted joke to ask how to raise a well tempered rooster. Thanks for your time

I have three female chicks. Not obsessed with having only a rooster. It was a joke I somehow deeply regret making.

Didn’t mean to make anyone worry with my response to that user. I was shocked at his rude comment based on a misconception. I’m not out to continue an argument though, so you don’t need to worry

I understand!

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

I understand!

Yep, thank you! It’s strange how this blew up. Anyways I’m glad there’s a couple cool people on here so that I can keep utilizing this forum.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Yep, thank you! It’s strange how this blew up. Anyways I’m glad there’s a couple cool people on here so that I can keep utilizing this forum.

Your welcome, I understand how things can randomly blow up.

Thank you for the compliment!

 

[Aunt Angus]

I have three female chicks.

Aren't they Silkies? Did you get them sexed? If so, where did you get them??? I wouldn't mind getting a couple more, but I already have a rooster, so I don't want to buy them straight run.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Aren't they Silkies? Did you get them sexed? If so, where did you get them??? I wouldn't mind getting a couple more, but I already have a rooster, so I don't want to buy them straight run.

I got them from Meyers Hatchery online. The thing is you may not believe me, but I’m able to sex them successfully at a day old. It’s pretty easy since I found charts and some writing. I’ll attach the charts. It’s only a huge coincidence that they all came female.
If anything, I’ve had some luck finding two Batam breeders on Craigslist. They’re only polish though, since they’re ornamental breeders.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I got them from Meyers Hatchery online. The thing is you may not believe me, but I’m able to sex them successfully at a day old. It’s pretty easy since I found charts and some writing. I’ll attach the charts. It’s only a huge coincidence that they all came female.
If anything, I’ve had some luck finding two Batam breeders on Craigslist. They’re only polish though, since they’re ornamental breeders.

I never really understood this message, I’ve tried it though!

I’ll try to remember to come to you for advice if I ever hatch any more baby chicks!

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

It’s only a huge coincidence that they all came female.

Ive had this luck before! It’s a bummer for me because I love Roos!

I would buy special sex link breeds hoping for one, but either the guy who supplies the chicks at the feed store got better at separating males from females or I’m just getting rusty!

 

[Aunt Angus]

I do a pretty good job at sexing breeds... just not Silkies. What do you look for in Silkies since they aren't hard-featered?

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I do a pretty good job at sexing breeds... just not Silkies. What do you look for in Silkies since they aren't hard-featered?

I want one, but I don’t buy silkies, I once had a black silky rooster that we got from someone, he was black and shaggy, nothing to grand to look at. If I were to get a silkie which I probably never will because I already have too many chickens, and taking care of more is getting to be a pain. But if I could I’d want a white splash silkie hen or rooster.

They’re pretty cute to look at but they’re not really good for much I don’t think egg wise. We strive to buy chickens that will weigh good eggs because we donate them.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

I do a pretty good job at sexing breeds... just not Silkies. What do you look for in Silkies since they aren't hard-featered?

In the photo where they’re piled up in a towel, it shows that they look all fluffy and that there’s nothing going on in their wings. But actually, if you apply a little pressure extended their wings, little sticks will show. When the sticks are rounded out and overlap in two hatched layers, they’re female. If they were singular, short, and uniform: cockerel. In the photos I attached in my previously reply, it shows a good visual.
Then with the photo of her laying down you can see her wings are coming in like a hen. Based on the charts and etc.