Silkie butts...a yucky mess?

[JenEric Farms]

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Nice butt, Jen!

I posted a butt pose of one of my Cochins on the Cochin butts thread. Smiley's bound to think I have "issues"!

 

[acid_chipmunk]

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Nice butt, Jen!

I posted a butt pose of one of my Cochins on the Cochin butts thread. Smiley's bound to think I have "issues"!

The title of the pic when it is quoted is hilarious!

OK, sorry for the hijack!

 

[JenEric Farms]

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I posted a butt pose of one of my Cochins on the Cochin butts thread. Smiley's bound to think I have "issues"!

The title of the pic when it is quoted is hilarious!

OK, sorry for the hijack!

You can see the photos title?!?!?!? Kiki's big ole butt????

 

[BooBear]

Why not try a couple in your mix.
I don't think you will have a big issue unless the bird is sick.

 

[acid_chipmunk]

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The title of the pic when it is quoted is hilarious!

OK, sorry for the hijack!

You can see the photos title?!?!?!? Kiki's big ole butt????

Yep, I didn't notice it when I quoted it, but when I read what you replied I did. Made me giggle! Poor Kiki!

 

[smiley]

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Nice butt, Jen!

I second that....that's one nice butt!!!

Thanks again for posting!!

Also, thank you to everyone for the additional comments.

Looks like I DID get some incorrect information about silkie butts as well. Good thing I posted here!!!

In regard to trimming the crest-How exactly do I do that!! Do I use scissors or an electric trimmer? How often does this need to be done?

Ok, looks like both cochins AND silkies are back in!!

 

[Smoky73]

If you trim a crest, it will not grow back till the bird molts out. If you pull the feathers out, it will start the growing process right away. It is the feathers in front of and nearest the eyes you want to trim mostly.


Whenever I get new people asking me about silkies to buy when they have not ever owned them I tell them the following.

Because mine are show silkies, they do not do well in a mixed pen of other birds, like large fowl or even bantams that are more sighted. I prefer the buyer to have a seperate pen for them as the sikies will likely be picked on and because most of mine are crested, a good bonk ont he head could give them brain damage or even kill them quickly. They cannot fly so I do not free range due to that and the fact they do not see as well and get lost easily. Mine do not go out much (their choice) and much prefer the small spaces to a large pen. They are content with little room to room. Extremely prone to mites on top of the head due to easy blood flow. They are pampered and much less a hardy breed that your typical layer flock...

I tell people this not to discourage them from buying, but I want them well informed in their purchase for their and the birds sake. Sometimes Silkies are not ideal for each family. Just that they need more care.

 

[smiley]

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Thank you, Smoky. A very honest and informative post!!