Silkie thread!

[rayray983]

Oh yea my tsc silkies are just like yours. Guess I'm still on the hunt. Thanks...youve been a great help!

your welcome I'm hoping they start to fluff out as they get bigger im not giving up on mine they are super sweet

 

[EricMd01]

Would the tsc silkies be good for breeding? Meaning would some of the offspring have more fuzzy feet? Would I be better off finding a private seller?

 

[rayray983]

No sure my goal is to breed and only keep the best chicks and produce my own breeding flock by selling off the chicks I don't want or culling them I have very limited breeders in the area and I'm scared of shipping eggs so its my own lil project

 

[tommysgirl]

Would the tsc silkies be good for breeding? Meaning would some of the offspring have more fuzzy feet? Would I be better off finding a private seller?

One of the things you might want to keep in mind when deciding between hatchery and breeder (feeds store/tsc birds are generally hatchery) is that the big hatcheries are going for quantity and the breeders are going for quality. A quality breeder will cull deeply in order to produce the best birds they can and a large hatchery is more concerned with their bottom line.

If you would like to show or breed, your best bet is usually to go with a breeder. There are some wonderful silkie breeders here on BYC and I would think you should be able to find someone within driving distance. Good luck!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

I live in Washington and she lives in New Jersey, I was just asking for any breeders closer to her, what good what it do me to post in my "state" forum? Sorry I did not know looking for breeders was not allowed on this thread....

I have a friend that has a Sizzle group. I'll give you the information soon in a private message. -Pam Pittman

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

GORGEOUS! Nice photography poses.

Thank you

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

I read that silkies don't do well with pellets. That's what I've been feeding. I was wondering if its ok to try adding medicated chick start to try before I go buy a big bag of crumbles?

You were right to ask that question. I've had a couple of breeder friends that have lost a some to choke. I think soaking it like we've been talking about will help. Also could try the Nutrena with the small pellets. Kind of expensive tho. $17.00 for a bag that is less than 50lbs. Forgot the size, I'll need to check it out next time I go out. I did catch one of my hens trying to cough something up once. _Pam

 

[kabhyper1]

Last call on the dozen silkie eggs I have. Any takers?

 

[subhanalah]

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[BuckNBark Farm]

You were right to ask that question. I've had a couple of breeder friends that have lost a some to choke. I think soaking it like we've been talking about will help. Also could try the Nutrena with the small pellets. Kind of expensive tho. $17.00 for a bag that is less than 50lbs. Forgot the size, I'll need to check it out next time I go out. I did catch one of my hens trying to cough something up once. _Pam

40 lb bag