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Cloud out and about with the babies. It's hard to see but the big girls are in the background. I think only 1 is in the picture though.






And this little guy, obviously a little boy! Almost 3 weeks old and a pink comb already! And if course, he's one of the 2 pure marans lol.
 
jmayday said:
Check this guy out!
What a stud!!
Anyone want him? 7months old

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he is a beauty!! What is he?..Love that mahagany color...
Auroradream26 said:
Cloud out and about with the babies. It's hard to see but the big girls are in the background. I think only 1 is in the picture though.






And this little guy, obviously a little boy! Almost 3 weeks old and a pink comb already! And if course, he's one of the 2 pure marans lol.
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great pics!..they really love sorting through leaves!
 
dheltzel said:
Could be both. I've never had a Silkie I would consider smart, I also think many can't see very well and that can make them feel insecure until they learn they are secure in their present circumstances. Mine flap like crazy when I pull one from the pen because they know they can't fly to catch themselves if the fall, but once I have them held securely, they settle down and endure some petting. I tell people silkies (and cochins) are the lap dogs of chickens, like shitzhus for ex. Not to offend anyone that owns one, but if you want a smart dog, get a collie or poodle. If you want a smart chicken, get a wilder type bird, like Sumatras or games. That said, silkies and cochins are among my favorites. Naturally tamer and more dependent on their human companions.
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Thanks for the info, it is all very helpful. Guess they will need a little pampering. Do you think it's okay to have them sleep in the nesting boxes?
Auroradream26 said:
Cloud out and about with the babies. It's hard to see but the big girls are in the background. I think only 1 is in the picture though.

And this little guy, obviously a little boy! Almost 3 weeks old and a pink comb already! And if course, he's one of the 2 pure marans lol.
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Awesome pictures! They're so cute!
 
dheltzel said:
Hey wingstone, whatever became of those Hemadoras you finally tracked down? With winter coming, I was thinking about the wisdom of getting the hardiest breed of chicken.
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I have 2 roosters and 4 hens, I will try to get some pics, I will seperate them in the spring, right now they are housed in the Bantu pen, they are not much bigger.
I can see why thy are hardy though, they have hat feels like duck down almost a second layer of feathers.
 
Not sure if it is considered all right, but my silkie hen's are 4 years old and still sleep in the nesting box, they seem more comfortable there so I let them, it's always the same box... the silkie roosters roost with everyone else.
 
Suffering from withdrawal - this is the first week I haven't had chicks hatching since February. Seems so quiet, and not in a good way
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wingstone said:
Not sure if it is considered all right, but my silkie hen's are 4 years old and still sleep in the nesting box, they seem more comfortable there so I let them, it's always the same box... the silkie roosters roost with everyone else.
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Thank you again!

dheltzel said:
Suffering from withdrawal - this is the first week I haven't had chicks hatching since February. Seems so quiet, and not in a good way  :(
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You'll make it!
 

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