Okay, I have 'fought' this urge but now I want a Silkie --
How old does a Silkie have to be before it is DEFINITELY a pullet or a cockerel ????
I bought a young Frizzle who was 'guaranteed' to be a pullet and a couple weeks later 'she' grew a huge comb and started to crow !!???
(re-homed that one)
There are 5 very pleasant hens living in our large 'Chicken Palace' and it would be fun to have a Silkie join them -- the breeder from whom I have gotten my hens does not raise Silkies -- (Gregory's Poultry Farm in southern VA -- highly recommended!!!)
I am aware of the problems with those cute feathery feet in the rainy season and my chickens do not 'free range' --
We have a local 'chicken sale' the end of November and I'd like to be armed with info. before I go shopping ---
Do the different colors have different personalities?
Advice from someone, please?????
How old does a Silkie have to be before it is DEFINITELY a pullet or a cockerel ????
I bought a young Frizzle who was 'guaranteed' to be a pullet and a couple weeks later 'she' grew a huge comb and started to crow !!???
(re-homed that one)
There are 5 very pleasant hens living in our large 'Chicken Palace' and it would be fun to have a Silkie join them -- the breeder from whom I have gotten my hens does not raise Silkies -- (Gregory's Poultry Farm in southern VA -- highly recommended!!!)
I am aware of the problems with those cute feathery feet in the rainy season and my chickens do not 'free range' --
We have a local 'chicken sale' the end of November and I'd like to be armed with info. before I go shopping ---
Do the different colors have different personalities?
Advice from someone, please?????