Silkie thread!

[Suzierd]

I finally got some decent pictures of my black pullet!!

Her favorite pose is showing me her butt... But today she was just hanging out...or maybe she was striking a pose?

This one cracks me up, the little head tilt!

She is gorgeous! I love her.

 

[countrygirl74]

What do you guys use for feeders?
I cleaned my coop today and discovered that there was a TON of feed mixed in with the bedding. I swear, there was almost more food than bedding.

Such a waste. This started when I switched them off the pellet to a crumble and mixed some other goodies in there. I think the birds are having a party in the feeder now, looking for those good pieces, and there's food everywhere.

We have these dog feeder looking things, which is totally asinine in my opinion.
Sort of like this. I don't know who came up with this idea but I'm changing it for my birds at least!

I'll have to take a trip to the feed store this weekend and I'll check their feeders while I'm there but I thought I'd ask what you guys find to be a good idea for feeders and NOT wasting food.

Definitely look up fermented feed as other have suggested. I use a mash and no waste, good for the chickens, and cuts down on your feed bill.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote: I think you mean ounces, not grams. Grams are what you measure weight of eggs.

 

[Suzierd]

My babies are starting to grow in their crests and fluff. I think they're going to be impressive little guys/gals when they get older

Sleepy babies

So cute!

 

[JacquiJ]

I finally got some decent pictures of my black pullet!! e Her favorite pose is showing me her butt... But today she was just hanging out...or maybe she was striking a pose? This one cracks me up, the little head tilt!

She is beautiful! I wish my black looked like her!

 

[JacquiJ]

My babies are starting to grow in their crests and fluff. I think they're going to be impressive little guys/gals when they get older

Sleepy babies

SOOOOO CUTEEE!!!!!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

HELP!!
i posted last week about a 10 wk old chick with eye issues... They were swollen and sealing shut.. I've given antibiotics along with flushing it's eyes with saline for a week and a half and still no improvement :/ it is also half the size of its siblings.. I don't know what else to do.. It is separated from the others, eating/drinking normal and still has its vision..

The best stuff that I've used for a crusty/swollen/goopy eyed chick is Vetericyn Ophthalmic Gel (from the feed store) _pam

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

I have quite a few silkies hatched over the last four months. One of them in the pic (small black one) is from America - in the post to the UK!

Love your set up! Your girl from the first picture looks like she is non bearded.

Almost time to put the eggs in the bator

I could put them in tonight as long as it's stablized. Seems to be at the right temp now after a bit of tweaking and I found a hygrometer to use. Put it in there now. I did put a wet sponge and the wells have a little water in them. So i'm getting some mixed answers(or I just am not comprehending

) , what should the temp and humidity be at the different day marks?

So happy for you.

I have read people put the still air bators in closets to keep temps from fluctuating. And putting extra sponge in should raise the humidity more. I would try until you know for sure what works. I would hate to see you loose eggs

I think Peep mentioned once to add the bator in the bathroom too.

What do you guys use for feeders?
I cleaned my coop today and discovered that there was a TON of feed mixed in with the bedding. I swear, there was almost more food than bedding.

Such a waste. This started when I switched them off the pellet to a crumble and mixed some other goodies in there. I think the birds are having a party in the feeder now, looking for those good pieces, and there's food everywhere.

We have these dog feeder looking things, which is totally asinine in my opinion.
Sort of like this. I don't know who came up with this idea but I'm changing it for my birds at least!

I'll have to take a trip to the feed store this weekend and I'll check their feeders while I'm there but I thought I'd ask what you guys find to be a good idea for feeders and NOT wasting food.

I add theur feeder on top of big cement blocks. They barely waste any food.

I finally got some decent pictures of my black pullet!!

Her favorite pose is showing me her butt... But today she was just hanging out...or maybe she was striking a pose?

This one cracks me up, the little head tilt!

So Pretty!!!!!

No, this is one of my Catdance chicks.

This one I got at the Congress show. She's really blue..this picture has very bad colors.

I like her a lot too!

My babies are starting to grow in their crests and fluff. I think they're going to be impressive little guys/gals when they get older

Sleepy babies

They seems so relaxed and cozy... makes me want to snuggle with them.

The best stuff that I've used for a crusty/swollen/goopy eyed chick is Vetericyn Ophthalmic Gel (from the feed store) _pam

I am glad someone found something for that little gal. I will get some too in case something happen in the future.

 

[SilkiesnFrizzle]

My pretty Parti girl started laying <3

 

[SilkiesnFrizzle]

Cosmo, 7 month old cockerel, Black split for Lavender