Silkie thread!

[chicknlove]

Out of my entire flock of 20 week olds, my one and only silkie hen was the first to give me my first egg! A nice, clean creamy white one...

(shown here next to a storebought brown egg)

I bet that was a surprise haha! Way to go silkie mama!

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Hey y'all I got some questions
first is it okay to use a bbs black in a paint pen? I don't know this one
second I know ur not suppose to eat eggs for about a month after worming but can I hatch eggs within the months time? I believe it is 10 days, but could be wrong.
lastly I don't know if my new roo is doin the job : I see him doing the dance and I cracked an an egg and the dot is a ring instead of a a solid circle , what does this mean? Look for the "bullseye" on the yolk
thanks in advance

 

[ihavechickens2]

some of my silkies that hatched from my silkie mix back to a silkie came out wierd colored. could anyone tell me what color they think they will become? the mom is a penciled(somthing) mix with a silkie, and there are two dads( 1. black silkie, 2. white silkie)
these are from white roo





silkie feathered^



normal feathered^
these are from black silkie roo



silkie feathered^

non silkied feathered^


and also could any one tell me what color these chicks are? they are full silkie hatched out of my white silkie eggs but, there both diffrent colors.



this one is more white ^ than this one v



thanks.

 

[aoxa]

Aoxa, your photographs a very special. You have a real knack for catching the spirit of the birds, not just the looks. I always enjoy seeing your pics.

Thank you so much Nola

I have to announce something else here.. I've been sharing it whereever I can.


We have a new member in the family..



We still haven't decided on a name 100% yet, but I am stuck on Henry. I just love that name and I feel like it fits him.

He is a Bernese Mountain dog. We did not want to get another Great Pyr. Too much like Clementine.. We were torn between the bernese and the Newf. Decided on the Bernese because of the drool factor. This line has been imported from Sweden, and the breeder has been breeding these guys for 20 years. They are registered, guaranteed and microchipped (with first shots and check-up).

Her last 3 she had to put down were 12 years old. That is a really good age for a Bernese Mountain Dog. They typically have short lifespans because they are more prone to fatal cancers. Also can have hip and elbow issues, but this line has been thoroughly tested, and again - he is guaranteed to be joint/hip issue free until 2. She said if they are going to have these issues, you find out before a year old for the most part.

His parents.. oh my.. so loveable. His dad is named Rico and is stunning. He is 7 years old. His mom is 6 and he was her last. She was just spade. He was the only pup in the litter. The remaining sibling was still born.

I'm in love.

Oh we won't have him until Saturday. Time to get the house ready for the pup!

 

[NOLA Chicks]

Quote: Oh, he's adorable!!! Most of the time a name becomes apparent after having a new family member a short while. Something just clicks and it's like...yeah, that's it. Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be on pins and needles till you can bring him home.

 

[PaintedFeathers]

some of my silkies that hatched from my silkie mix back to a silkie came out wierd colored. could anyone tell me what color they think they will become? the mom is a penciled(somthing) mix with a silkie, and there are two dads( 1. black silkie, 2. white silkie)
these are from white roo





silkie feathered^



normal feathered^
these are from black silkie roo



silkie feathered^

non silkied feathered^


and also could any one tell me what color these chicks are? they are full silkie hatched out of my white silkie eggs but, there both diffrent colors.



this one is more white ^ than this one v



thanks.

Your whit roo must have partridge in his background. Those are partridge. The others may also end up partridge but look more cark calico or chocolate colored. The others, the top one is most likely splash since it came out looking white and the cream colored one is white.

 

[NOLA Chicks]

I have the best husband in the world!

Look what he made me this afternoon. I can't wait to put it up on the girls' coop.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

So over the weekend I put the remaining Silkie pair in with the layer flock. Had no problems with picking on them until I put my LF rooster back in early this morning. I went out this afternoon(after sleeping for the day) and discover Marsala(Porcelain pullet) with almost all her crest feathers gone and hiding in the coop with my broody and her chicks. General Tso is doing fine and was outside with the other birds. Both are back in the tractor until I get the bantam set-up built. At least no broken skin on anyone.

 

[aoxa]

Oh, he's adorable!!! Most of the time a name becomes apparent after having a new family member a short while. Something just clicks and it's like...yeah, that's it. Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be on pins and needles till you can bring him home.

Yes I am very excited!! But I need a name to put on his registration for Friday. I can't wait to get him home and settled Lots to do to prepare!

 

[chickenlover89]

She looks like a crele project! Very beautiful! Her comb is the wrong color but that's probably because crele is a project color.

Thank you! I'm guessing that is possible! And her comb is redish pink...is that wrong