So glad to see you back! I was thinking about you today and wondering how you were doing.Almost 2 weeks since I've posted on here.. 410 missed posts - wow!
Anyway.. skipping ahead a bit. I need some opinions on my one little blue silkie that is 10 weeks old. I thought boy since 2 weeks, but now I'm on the edge of maybe I'm wrong..
I want to know what you guys think.
It's not a huge deal either way, but I'd still like to know
Acts gender neutral.
Cull the ones that are not up to what is desired. Why sell defective birds to create more defective birds. Why would some one want to pay for what you do not feel is adaquate for you ?
I'm doing okay thank youSo glad to see you back! I was thinking about you today and wondering how you were doing.I definitely wouldn't call it a boy yet but my girls usually have a rounder looking crest at this age. Looks very nice either way.
I wont euthanize healthy birds that arent up to standard. I made the decision to breed and hatch them so i feel like I have a responsibility to the ones that I dont want to keep for my breeding program. Most of mine go to non breeding flocks as pets. The roosters are always harder... I would sell them to someone that would use them to eat and some go to pet homes where they dont hatch chicks and use the eggs. Some will end up reproducing Im sure. I think the real question is if the parents of the birds producing things you dont want should be bred... I am trying to keep my breeding to a minimum and only breeding the best I have or can acquire. Im not saying this is the only "right" way but is the only way i am comfortable with for me. I cant see breeding 200 chicks to get 20 I love for breeding and kiiling the rest...
Oh Yay for you!!! I am excitedHi all silkie lovers,
I am very happy to share that this weekend I will be getting my very first silkie! I cant wait!
We sell all of our pet quality Silkies, mostly on Craigslist. I can't see the enjoyment of killing a bird when someone else could love it as a pet.
