Show Questions: silkie

[Peskey]

I used to show cattle a long time ago and want to get back into showing but showing something small. I absolutely love silkies & showgirls and would like to start showing. I have a few questions before I reach out to a breeder.

1. Is it best to hatch eggs from a good breeder or buy one a few months old?

2. Housing? I was thinking of keeping in a cage in my barn. (Dog crate or show cage)

3. Any suggestions for a good silkie/ showgirl breeder in Texas?

Thank you!

 

[MelissaRose]

Hi @Peskey ,
Do you have any other chickens?
If you get a few month old one, you can start to see what it will look like. Some people also like to hatch their own chicks.
For housing, build a coop. I don't think chickens would be very happy living in a dog crate. You mention you have a barn, can you turn a stall into a coop?
Dog crates do work well for bringing birds to a show.
I don't have suggestions for a breeder in Texas as I am in Maine. Hoping others will come and help.
Good luck finding, getting, and showing silkies and showgirls!

 

[Silkies rule Forever]

Hey! I show cattle too!! If you have a spare stall that should be fine! I breed white silkies in Florida so I don’t know anyone from Texas, but you could have some shipped to you!! Bobbi porto is a good one that will ship!

 

[Silkies rule Forever]

And i would consider buying a little older

 

[AngieMaesChix]

@Silkies rule Forever is there contact info for Bobbi? I too am interested in show quality silkies and reside in Ohio.

 

[Silkies rule Forever]

Yes! Look up indigo egg online and it should have all the info!!!

 

[Peskey]

Thanks for the help! We have 5 silkies and 1 showgirl. Can’t wait to show them in the fall.