Silkie thread!

[Fancychooklady]

I'm in love with this new cockerel. He's such a sweetheart, and is so beautiful. I may name him, which is a rare event around here. My last named bird was Macho. I really like Lucian ("light") or Yuki ("Snow" or "happiness"). I've been testing the waters with merging him with my existing flock, and so far free ranging together they've got along beautifully. He's very laid back unless anyone threatens to harm 'his' showgirl chick, he'll fight to defend the little chick. He snuggles it under his wings at night.

Adorable. Looks more like a " snookie "

 

[SilkieMom8875]

I am so excited for my two girls that are trying to have babies. I candled my eggs tonight and believe I have 4-6 good eggs. I am just letting nature takes it's course we will see what happens !!

 

[tiki244]

Fancychooklady he is very pretty and I just love it when they are so maternal. What a sweetie pie.

 

[tiki244]

double posted

 

[laseterlass]

My young pair. They just survived a raven attack. The Orpington and D'anver roosters saved them. I also have a blue hen and a black sizzle hen. Is he a blue partridge?

 

[minihorse927]

Splash

 

[Jharper]

Splash

X2

 

[Silkie123]

how do you pick up a silkie i just cant figure it out?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

how do you pick up a silkie i just cant figure it out?

I reach under the front of the bird and lift, with the two legs of the chicken spaced between my thumb and forefinger and the other leg between my 4th and 5th fingers. I also cradle the rest of the chicken with the other hand to support him or her. This way the little legs don't go kicking and scratching you. Then I hold the chicken like a football under one arm whilst holding onto the legs, with the face facing forward.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote:
That's the one in front. THere is a partridge behind the splash. I can't tell if it is blue or not--too hidden.