Silkie thread!

[TheRookie]

Do any of you have mixed flocks? If so, how difficult is it to integrate silkies with LF?

Depends. I have a mixed flock and they get along great... Are you introducing new silkies to an existing LF flock? Or the other way around?

 

[Sanna]

Is it better to have bearded or non bearded silkies. What does it change far as value and desirability at sales

That seems to be a personal preference. I personally like the bearded birds better, but I love the non-bearded just as well. I have this blue pullet, 4 months old now. Non-bearded pet quality but I think she is absolutely beautiful.

Even with that sad little hairdo and her flat back end, wings aren't great. She does have FANTASTIC foot feathers though! lol But I think she's great no matter what. I wish I had a better picture of her, this one doesn't do her justice...

 

[debchick]

That seems to be a personal preference. I personally like the bearded birds better, but I love the non-bearded just as well. I have this blue pullet, 4 months old now. Non-bearded pet quality but I think she is absolutely beautiful.

Even with that sad little hairdo and her flat back end, wings aren't great. She does have FANTASTIC foot feathers though! lol But I think she's great no matter what. I wish I had a better picture of her, this one doesn't do her justice...

I think she is just fine the way she is and beautiful

I'm sure mine have flaws of some sort but they are my pets and I love them all!

 

[jsp28504]

Here is another poo chart. It is pretty extensive. Enjoy

http://pluckandfeather.com/chicken-poo-chart-graphic.html

If examining poo makes for healthier birds, bring on the doctor's gloves! In the famous words of my Photography instructor, "Let's do dis!" lol!

 

[Sanna]

I think she is just fine the way she is and beautiful

I'm sure mine have flaws of some sort but they are my pets and I love them all!

Same here. So far we've only had pet quality and I think they're awesome. I don't care what they look like.
I did order some eggs from Catdance and those chicks are about a month old now, I'm hoping to get a couple of good birds that I can practice showing with. lol

 

[ChickensXOXO]

That seems to be a personal preference. I personally like the bearded birds better, but I love the non-bearded just as well. I have this blue pullet, 4 months old now. Non-bearded pet quality but I think she is absolutely beautiful.

Even with that sad little hairdo and her flat back end, wings aren't great. She does have FANTASTIC foot feathers though! lol But I think she's great no matter what. I wish I had a better picture of her, this one doesn't do her justice...

She is a cutie! Love her color.

 

[SadieSue]

Okay, I finally got some quick and dirty photos taken of my 4 month old Silkies. 5 of the 7 are hatched from Catdance eggs. The 2 whites are a couple of weeks younger and from a different breeder.

I'm hoping you folks can help me determine sex - I know someone is crowing in the Silkie pen and I've got to clear those boys out before the Chicken Police show up at my door! I've got a pretty good guess on a few, but need confirmation. Once confirmed, all these boys are going to be going on Craigslist unless any Washington BYC'ers are interested.

I'll post them one chicken at a time so no one gets overwhelmed with zillions of photos!

Thanks in advance for those who choose to help me with this -

First is our Porcelain who pretty clearly is wearing a badge that says "Boy." Correct?

 

[SadieSue]

White #1 - I'm guessing about 14 weeks old. Not hatched by me. This bird was part of a trade from a fellow BYC'er here.
I'm thinking it looks a little boyish. What do you think?


Close up of White #1

 

[silkielover5]

Im so lucky to have this little guy!!! last year i never thought id have birds like this!!! this is my 7 month old rooster Vanilla Ice

 

[mystdogs]

Okay, I finally got some quick and dirty photos taken of my 4 month old Silkies. 5 of the 7 are hatched from Catdance eggs. The 2 whites are a couple of weeks younger and from a different breeder.

I'm hoping you folks can help me determine sex - I know someone is crowing in the Silkie pen and I've got to clear those boys out before the Chicken Police show up at my door! I've got a pretty good guess on a few, but need confirmation. Once confirmed, all these boys are going to be going on Craigslist unless any Washington BYC'ers are interested.

I'll post them one chicken at a time so no one gets overwhelmed with zillions of photos!

Thanks in advance for those who choose to help me with this -

First is our Porcelain who pretty clearly is wearing a badge that says "Boy." Correct?

LOVE

him Can't wait until I order Catdance eggs