Silkie thread!

[ThaiChick]

Thank you all for the advise on the DE. I will be getting some tomorrow! The deep litter method sounds like what I need to do, also.

I just used the dirt I had in my yard and cut it with a little sand. I got lucky because the dirt was nice and loamy. I would stay away from heavy clay based soil as it may stain. Do take caution with sand. Read labels. I'm guessing play sand should be safe.

 

[skyl3r]

That "play sand" from the local hardware store isn't usually sand at all but rather crushed rock or crystalline silica (sp?) which is a known carcinogen. If you see dust coming from your "sand", it isn't sand. fyi

eta: There are safe options out there. Just as with everything else, you must do your research.

Yes read the back of the bag. I was dumping that in my daughters sandbox until I read the back of the bag and nearly fell over dead. Says "contains known carcinogen". In kinds sandbox sand. OMG are you kidding, you know how many parents probably never read the back. It was an accident that I did!

 

[ThaiChick]

What a beauty!!

Thanks Peepblessed! That's Lola. I took it about four weeks ago.

 

[jhfamily5]

We fill the poop box up with the Sweet PDZ. I think I have a photo of it in my coop photos in my signature. If not, I will try and get you a pic tomorrow!

That would be great! Thanks a bunch!

 

[cindersga]

Beautiful Silkies!

 

[BerrytangleFarm]

So, here's a question.....

Am I asking too much for Snowman and Bouffant? Is $30 outrageous?

 

[yoie]

Hi All. I have a group of Silkies (14) that are now 8 weeks old. Lord I can sit with them for hours at a time, they are great fun. From what I have learned from this site, a red comb is an absolute no-no, and one of my favorites- a redish roo, exhibits that trait. He is really outgoing and fearless and beautiful, but I want to breed the best that I can so I guess if anyone is looking for a funny little pet, he is available. I'll post some pics next week and ask everyone to weigh in on possible colors. Don't stone me

but I purchased them from McMurrays, and surprisingly, some of them are looking fairly good. I live in Easton , MD if anyone would like the boy for a pet. Thanks to all the people here who love their chickens and offer their experience and knowledge to draw from! Carol Heisterhagen

Hi

I'm from Royal Oak! It's nice to see someone from my area. I too have been lucky with a few of my hatchery Silkies looking awesome, mine came from Ideal. Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[peepblessed]

I'm slightly disappointed. I set 15 silkies eggs that I ordered on ebay and threw out five tonight. Two infertile, two blood rings, and one that just didn't look right. There is still one that I think is bad, but I'm just keeping it to be sure. I sure do hope the other little guys hang in there.

Shipped eggs take a terrible beating even when packed well. The only way to know for sure it was infertile would be to break it a look for the bullseye. I have purchased many shipped eggs from many reliable breeders and three times I got a zero hatch. One time I got one out of 12. Once I got 14 out of 20. You just never know. Please be happy if you get a few.

 

[ThaiChick]

I justed posted these same questions on a thread called, i'm ticked.

 

[peepblessed]

So, here's a question.....

Am I asking too much for Snowman and Bouffant? Is $30 outrageous?

If that is for both of them, very reasonable!!