Silkie thread!

[TiaRC]

Could've sworn someone said they started out red. Thought the mulberry part was for the shape

Mulberry is the shape. Red in silkies isn't ideal. Dark comb color is breed standard. But I believe when they said red comb, they were saying its a rooster. To which yes it is a roo

 

[Fancychooklady]

Walnut is the shape mulberry is in reference to colour. When trying to determine sex an early red comb is a sure sign it's a roo.
This is a mulberry coloured walnut shaped comb.

 

[Fancychooklady]

This chart helps explain it.

http://www.browneggblueegg.com/Standard.html

 

[JenBoughtHens]

I love all the pictures! Such pretty chickens! I have 8 silkies in my flock.
I guess I have about 3 more months to wait until we can start guessing gender

 

[Suzierd]

some pictures I took today! sorry in advance that there are so many! This one usually doesn't hold his wings this low he was just hot. would you all say this last one is also golden laced? but just with silkie feathers?

Beautiful! Love that golden lace! Wow and that little blue in the fourth pic up from the bottom is adorable

 

[Nuggetirl]

My silkie finally stopped peeping yesterday. Heard a ruckus in the other room (even with headphones on!) and went in there to see who was getting attacked. The two cochins were roosting. The silkie was pacing the cage squawking up a storm! So loud! Such a goofball.

@ihavechickens2 I love the all black smooth sizzle! So fluffy and gorgeous!!!!!!

 

[DebraM]

Hi D - When you catch an error on one of your posts you can click on the pencil icon at the bottom left corner of your post to correct your error and then click on submit again.  Someone was kind enough to give me that clue when I started posting on BYC threads.
Smiles - Syl

Thank you Syl,

Mistakes galore for this forum beginner!!! Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks again

Debra.

 

[DebraM]

Hats off to you and FancyChookLady for the rescues and disabled that you both care for!  Silkies have soft skulls and it's a miracle that Lucky survived even with your nursing skill.  I'm so sorry she lost the sight of that injured eye. 

One of our Silkies also is a door knocker and a pants tugger and a shoe tapper when she wants things.  It's amazing how demanding a little 2-lb bird can become but we just love ours. 

FancyChookLady just recently rescued a race horse that had been kicked in its face.  Maybe you saw her adorable bantam boy she posted that has curled feet but still gets around.  It takes special people to care for disabled pets but then we are to be the good stewards of animals to the best of our ability. Really amazing rescue work you all do.

Thanks Syl,

It seems FancyChook Lady and I share a passion for these special little beings. I never hesitate to take them. On as they always reward with so much love in return.

My skills were needed again on the weekend when Miss Sable, my black ewe was left with an almost de- gloved front leg. The laceration was to the bone and she was unable to walk on it. With coaxing I was able to help her up the paddock to the shelter for attention. She is still very lame but will be ok. Her friend the alpaca is distraught she is locked up but he is keeping her company on the outside of the gate. The male sheep just wants to do what males do......men!!!! Lol. Have posted photos of Sable and Dexter the alpaca. Enjoy!!

Debra.

 

[DebraM]

Hi Deb
Not sure if you were talking to me but incase you where her dad is a Paint.

And mother a Blue

Hi Suzierd,

Yes I was and I'm sorry for the mix up.....still trying to get used to this posting stuff! Think I'm getting there. Lol.
Her colour is beautiful, but now that I've seen her parents, it's no wonder. They are gorgeous too. Love the blue...just a magic hue!

Take care,

Debra.

 

[Chicnextdoor84]

Been working on my coop thought id pist an update.

also a few pics of the chicks.

Congrats!! They are so cute!!