New member from eastern wa

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Mimi13]

A hearty welcome to you, my friend. You are gonna love this site. So much to see, read and learn. I am in the beginning stages of building my first big coop, as well. Build bigger than you think you’ll need. Trust me! Happy chickening!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. In order to get sexed silkies, it is almost necessary to get more mature birds. Try attending a local poultry show. There are generally birds for sale.

 

[Leigti]

Dunlap hatchery has silkies and many other kinds of Bantam chickens. They are in Idaho.

 

[SpokaneChickenLover]

Dunlap hatchery has silkies and many other kinds of Bantam chickens. They are in Idaho.

Yes contacted them today a local feed store is expected to have some in bought from dunlap. Guess im gonna try my hand in trying to magically spot females amungst a bunch of fresh hatches in the next week or so if not able to find a independent breeder who dna sexes.

 

[Leigti]

Yes contacted them today a local feed store is expected to have some in bought from dunlap. Guess im gonna try my hand in trying to magically spot females amungst a bunch of fresh hatches in the next week or so if not able to find a independent breeder who dna sexes.

A friend of mine has silkies, she always just gets more than she wants and gives away the roosters. If you want three I would say get at least five or six. Hopefully then you will get three females.

 

[moniquem]

Welcome! I am also in WA and will start my first flock this spring! So excited....I've wanted chickens for the last 5 or so years. I recently fenced my yard, added electricity to the outside area and will start on a coop in a few weeks or so.