Silkie thread!

[Sonoran Silkies]

New to the chicken world an just got a white silkie that my girls really wanted. Did not know much of anything bout them an sombody qt my work just told me that they do not do good in cold weather. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance

They do just fine in cold weather; much better than in hot weather. Silkies originate from the Himalayan regions of China; not exactly the tropics...

As long as they are dry and draft free, adults will be fine. Babies need added heat until they are fully feathered, but that is with any breed.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Thunderhead's my son's silkie. He says he just liked the name. The kids gave most of the chickens names and unusual names at that. The silkies and cochins are Tux, Tails, White Flame, Thunderhead, Jazz, Penguin, Cottonball, Mystery, Professor Fluffles, Doctor Puffles, Lou, Pinto and Mozzarella (Ella). The named LF are Henrietta, Lola, Mango, Ginger, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Bender, Buttface (she's a bit of a jerk), Emily, Cheddar, Velveeta, Asiago, Parmesan, Limburger, Roger (female), Zebra, Tiger, Leia, and No Name.

Much better names than my son gave them--Testicle Face, Mini Testicle Face, and Tumour Head for the bantam Cochin and Silkie cockerels. Sadly, the names for the Cochins (the testicle faces) have stuck even with me.

 

[PaintedFeathers]

No. When I have a lot of babies, everyone gets starter; it's simply easiest for me. I probably wouldn't want to regularly feed adults a higher protein than that, but you could easily cut the percentage by adding grains, fruits and veggies.

Yes 22% is high enough =) Mine free range too so they can get whatever they want if they need any more. I have also been mixing their food with the southern states 5 grain scratch and some flax seed, and putting turmeric and cracked black peppercorn in it as well. Spoiled little brats =P The brooder babies just get the plain crumbles with turmeric and peppercorn, since their little systems can't handle the scratch just yet.

 

[Sanna]

No. When I have a lot of babies, everyone gets starter; it's simply easiest for me. I probably wouldn't want to regularly feed adults a higher protein than that, but you could easily cut the percentage by adding grains, fruits and veggies.

Thank you!
I don't feed mine anything higher than the 22% protein and always try to give them good snacks. I think they tend to get more in the summer but I'll make sure I'll keep up with it in the winter from now on also.

 

[brookhill]

I have been spending hours and hours reading this thread from beginning to end. I have learned an overwhelming amount of information.

 

[realsis]

I have been spending hours and hours reading this thread from beginning to end. I have learned an overwhelming amount of information.

wow that's a lot of reading! Reading is a great way to learn!! Welcome to BYC. Hope you enjoy the forums!!I know I do and I've learned so much here! I Just love BYC and I'm sure you will too! Its a great place to share information!

 

[bantamgirl]

looking for birds to make my coop warmer this winter any one have any preferably girls and not too expensive. looking for an SQ silkie hen too. PM me.
thanks

 

[Suzierd]

I have been spending hours and hours reading this thread from beginning to end. I have learned an overwhelming amount of information.

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

Much better names than my son gave them--Testicle Face, Mini Testicle Face, and Tumour Head for the bantam Cochin and Silkie cockerels. Sadly, the names for the Cochins (the testicle faces) have stuck even with me.

ROFL!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

Thunderhead's my son's silkie. He says he just liked the name. The kids gave most of the chickens names and unusual names at that. The silkies and cochins are Tux, Tails, White Flame, Thunderhead, Jazz, Penguin, Cottonball, Mystery, Professor Fluffles, Doctor Puffles, Lou, Pinto and Mozzarella (Ella). The named LF are Henrietta, Lola, Mango, Ginger, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Bender, Buttface (she's a bit of a jerk), Emily, Cheddar, Velveeta, Asiago, Parmesan, Limburger, Roger (female), Zebra, Tiger, Leia, and No Name.

I also have a Lola. She was a boy that turned out to be a girl. I call her "Layla" to her face, tho.

Pam