Silkie thread!

[Feathersprings]

Jut wondering if anyone has any advice on adding new chicks to my Silkie flock? I have 2, 1 year old girls and I woud like to add a few more. I'm not sure how old the chicks should be, and what the best way is to introduce them. Thanks.

I think it depends on a few things.. I dont usually introduce mine until they are older, 5 months, because I dont vaccinate for Mareks. At that point I put them in adjoining pens so they get to "know" each other. I also put them out in the run with divider between them. after a while I put them out in the run together... making sure they have room to run away if they need to. Depends on the other hens lol! I have a few I can put anyone with and they would never do anything and others that will grab them by the feathers and not let go... If I were introducing younger ones I would divide a run where the little ones would have access to both sides but the big ones couldnt get through to the "safe" area Always keep an eye on the situation when introducing youngsters so no one gets hurt.

 

[wvchix]

Thank you! I have the Silkies in coop right now with a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire.We just got 3 white Lehorns, 3 Red Sex Links, and 3 Aracaunas. We are building a new pen for the Silkies and possibly 3 of the new chicks. I'm going to put the other 6 in with the other 2 hens. Of the 3 new chick beeds, which breed would you recommend putting with my Silkies?

 

[Kimmi500]

Haha! So cute!
Oh my gosh!!! I am so in love with that puppy!!! Wonderful photos too!!  Amazing eyes on that chicken!

What a relief to know you and your place are okay! What a terrible tragedy for your community. Such a beautiful location.
He is just beautiful! Obviously the comb is a problem, but it doesn't rule him out as a breeder. My understanding is that combs are one of the easiest things to correct. I would cross him with a hen who has a smooth black comb with no horns.

Thanks! That is what I was thinking as well! I might actually be getting a hold on all this

 

[JacqueOCS]

Iris is broody!  I'm not totally happy about it because she is a nice breeding hen.  She has now committed to being broody, but only while in with her flock.  I have tried isolating her previously and she abandoned the eggs.  This time, I am not going to be fussy about where she decides to set on the eggs.  I gave her 4 eggs this morning, I checked the nests about 1/2hr ago....now Iris is setting on 8 eggs.....What a little egg thief!  I guess she talked to other hens into donating to her cause...   

Hilarious!!!

 

[wvchix]

I think it depends on a few things.. I dont usually introduce mine until they are older, 5 months, because I dont vaccinate for Mareks. At that point I put them in adjoining pens so they get to "know" each other. I also put them out in the run with divider between them. after a while I put them out in the run together... making sure they have room to run away if they need to. Depends on the other hens lol! I have a few I can put anyone with and they would never do anything and others that will grab them by the feathers and not let go... If I were introducing younger ones I would divide a run where the little ones would have access to both sides but the big ones couldnt get through to the "safe" area Always keep an eye on the situation when introducing youngsters so no one gets hurt.

Thank you! I have the Silkies in coop right now with a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire.We just got 3 white Lehorns, 3 Red Sex Links, and 3 Aracaunas. We are building a new pen for the Silkies and possibly 3 of the new chicks. I'm going to put the other 6 in with the other 2 hens. Of the 3 new chick beeds, which breed would you recommend putting with my Silkies?

 

[Feathersprings]

Thank you! I have the Silkies in coop right now with a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire.We just got 3 white Lehorns, 3 Red Sex Links, and 3 Aracaunas. We are building a new pen for the Silkies and possibly 3 of the new chicks. I'm going to put the other 6 in with the other 2 hens. Of the 3 new chick beeds, which breed would you recommend putting with my Silkies?

Unfortunately im not the one to ask about other breeds... All i have are Silkies ! Many years In the past I once had Faverolles with them for a while and thats it.

 

[candicemarie]

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..

 

[wvchix]

Unfortunately im not the one to ask about other breeds... All i have are Silkies ! Many years In the past I once had Faverolles with them for a while and thats it.

That's okay, thanks for the great advice!

 

[fluffyfeathers]

For some reason the other girls don't like these two so I moved them into their own quarters. They are very happy together.

 

[PaintedFeathers]

Thank you! I have the Silkies in coop right now with a Barred Rock and a New Hampshire.We just got 3 white Lehorns, 3 Red Sex Links, and 3 Aracaunas. We are building a new pen for the Silkies and possibly 3 of the new chicks. I'm going to put the other 6 in with the other 2 hens. Of the 3 new chick beeds, which breed would you recommend putting with my Silkies?

i ould go with the aracaunas, they are smaller than the others.

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.. 

i would try treating for a vitamin a deficiency. that can cause those symptoms.