Silkie thread!

[littlecritters]

Eggcellent article which goes in depth beyond the causes of missing feathers --->
http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/12/reasons-for-missing-feathers-in.html?m=1

 

[Herducks]

Fred out with some of 'his' chicks!

 

[sheeshshe]

I have a question guys. My husband went out there and filled the PVC feeder with layer pellets, I was on an important conference call. I have 2 roosters, 1 hen, and 2 pullets. That PVC feeder will hold about a months worth of food for the silkies. I am not sure how I can get it OUT of the PVC feeder. Just how much of a problem is this going to cause?

 

[peepblessed]

I have a question guys. My husband went out there and filled the PVC feeder with layer pellets, I was on an important conference call. I have 2 roosters, 1 hen, and 2 pullets. That PVC feeder will hold about a months worth of food for the silkies. I am not sure how I can get it OUT of the PVC feeder. Just how much of a problem is this going to cause?

I personally would not worry about it. I fed my LF roos layer for years because I didn't know any better. I think it takes a very long time to do any damage.

 

[Sanna]

Now I feel stupid because I even spelled scoliosis wrong. I'm not really going to make her a brace. But if I thought it would help, I'm sure I could design something.

On another subject: It has been raining here for a week. It's nice to see the sunshine. The silkies are having a frolick dust bathing in a patch of dry dirt...The LF are looking at them wishing they could join.

Don't feel stupid.

I think it would be interesting if there was a way to make braces for chickens. Well, there's a way to do everything these days, I suppose. lol But it works for humans, why not chickens?

Butter looking around and my son being a cheese

Oh, how funny! lol

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

I got framework of a carport from my parents a year ago. I got it put up today and found a 20x10 tarp in a cabinet that I did not know I had. So now I have a covered area for the Silkies when they go outside in a month or so. Just need to wire it up so it is predator proof and then build the pallet coop to go under it.

I also took the chicks out today in the tractor, they did not like it. New environment and a little cold. My orphan chick was fine, scratching around like normal. But the Silkies wanted none of it. My DW said they are diva's.

 

[sdelfe]

Getting my first silkies tomorrow. Getting 11 4 month old breeder quality that are from East Coast Silkies. Current owner had a short time and decided to move to back to Canada. I am so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep. These will be my first chickens. I have an order of a few different breeds from Meyer Hatchery coming in Feb. I am glad you are all here in case I need help.

 

[Sanna]

Getting my first silkies tomorrow. Getting 11 4 month old breeder quality that are from East Coast Silkies. Current owner had a short time and decided to move to back to Canada. I am so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep. These will be my first chickens. I have an order of a few different breeds from Meyer Hatchery coming in Feb. I am glad you are all here in case I need help.

Congratulations and welcome to Silkie addiction!

You'll have a bunch more in no time.

Post pictures!

 

[Chickengirl47]

Getting my first silkies tomorrow. Getting 11  4 month old breeder quality that are from East Coast Silkies. Current owner had a short time and decided to move to back to Canada. I am so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep. These will be my first chickens. I have an order of a few different breeds from Meyer Hatchery coming in Feb. I am glad you are all here in case I need help. 

Congrats! What color will they be?

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Getting my first silkies tomorrow. Getting 11 4 month old breeder quality that are from East Coast Silkies. Current owner had a short time and decided to move to back to Canada. I am so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep. These will be my first chickens. I have an order of a few different breeds from Meyer Hatchery coming in Feb. I am glad you are all here in case I need help.

Congratulation on your new adventure. You are going to have so much fun!

We are waiting for some pictures!