Silkie thread!

[beckyb1971]

ok thank you, I will post pictures when they hatch

50/50 blue and black' all split to lav

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[ChickNmamma]

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It is not suggested to feed Silkies layer. They would prefer the Flock Raiser (higher protein feed) with free choice calcium. The boys will not want to eat layer - the calcium can hurt them in the long run (kidneys I believe). I would also not feed bread unless you allow it to dry to bred crumb stage. The moist bread causes most of the sour crop and vent gleet issues that come up in chickens. They aren't built to digest foods like that. Young birds molt (I think) 3 times in their first year. The last molt is usually the most obvious one. If your other birds are eating feathers then they definitely need the higher protein food. The fruit and veggies are great, as is the chance to free range and find more protein in bugs and worms.

So, when you figure out how to post pictures.. you will share your pretties, right?

 

[Jharper]

I posted photo's of my Silkies a few weeks back, and these are the 2 that had question marks on their sex's. I'm sure they are both Roos, but wanted to know for sure before they go to their new homes since I can't keep Roosters where I currently live. They are bearded, so I believe they don't get wattles, I did spread out their feathers on over their comb as much as possible. They are 13 weeks old. Thanks everyone for helping me sex my cute fuzzy's. #1~This one used to be all blue, but just starting getting the copper feathers in about 10 days ago. #2~What color is this one?

Oooooo come on. You can't keep #1 because it would be good breeding stock if it is a roo. #2 is definitely but iffy about #1. Silkies don't crow that loud. My rooster don't even crow at all! He's over a year old, too!

 

[sillycmoy]

Oooooo come on. You can't keep #1 because it would be good breeding stock if it is a roo. #2 is definitely but iffy about #1. Silkies don't crow that loud. My rooster don't even crow at all! He's over a year old, too!

So #1 is for sure a Rooster? He is actually sold right now as a rooster, he's still at my house until next weekend when he's getting picked up. So you think #2 is a rooster too?

 

[Jharper]

#2 is no doubt about it. He already has streamers coming in the back of his crest but I'm still iffy on number 1.

 

[yellowflower]

I agree, #1 looks like it could be a hen. But #2 has the streamers.

 

[Jharper]

I would say #1 would be hen for now. #2 is definitely a rooster though.

 

[sillycmoy]

I would say #1 would be hen for now. #2 is definitely a rooster though.

Oh shoot, I forgot to take a photo of his back of his head, #1 has streamers too. Only photo I got was from the top. Sorry.

 

[sacramento]

I didn't mean that yours were too small- worded that wrong.  I always think that mine are too thin and light.  Esp when I'm showing in Bantam shows- and HUGE Silkies are always winning! 

I have never heard of year old Silkies the size of newborn kittens. I would put them in a small pen. Handle them frequently.

Post a picture. I'd like to see a Silkie that small. 

For all that wanted to see one of my kitten sized silkies... here she is! She is standing next to a 2.5 or 3 foot tall asparagus plant...

 

[Kimmi500]

The results are in on my first ever poultry show! I was so nervous!! I am quite proud of my feathered babies! They did great!
Porcelain Pullet

Porcelain Cockerel

Porcelain Hen