Silkie thread!

[Sylvester017]

Is it weird that I like to bring my pretty silkie dixie out and lay her on my chest while I watch tv at night and pet her like a kitten? I am starting to feel like I am weird for doing it because my hubby makes fun of me whenever I do it. I asked him why, and he said he thinks its the fact that its a chicken that makes it weird. Am I the only one who does this? Is it really weird?

As long as the other chickens don't feel left out - LOL.

 

[bluenkimchi]

Oh wait, this one is a rabbit...lol...

Silly wabbit, silkies are for chicks

BTW, very cute and just in time for Easter tomorrow

 

[CheshieChick]

[COLOR=800080]Is it weird that I like to bring my pretty silkie dixie out and lay her on my chest while I watch tv at night and pet her like a kitten? I am starting to feel like I am weird for doing it because my hubby makes fun of me whenever I do it. I asked him why, and he said he thinks its the fact that its a chicken that makes it weird. Am I the only one who does this? Is it really weird?[/COLOR]

All my friends loveingly call me a crazy chicken lady. They were all so excited when I decided to start anew. They know that I genuinely love these birds. So no I don't think its crazy LOL.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Sorry to bud in but does that mean its not ok to feed my youngster chick starter? I just got a 5-6mth silkie hen and I have just been feeding her the same chick starter crumbles that my babies are on just so that they are on the same thing and I was going to just switch them all at the same time when the babies were older. I didnt think it was a big deal but if it is, i'll put her on layer feed instead. 

There are different scientifically balanced feeds for each stage in your chickens life. Chicks are on medicated chick starter to help build their immunity to coccocidiosis. After 6-8 weeks they move up to a ' grower feed ' minus the amprolium. Most of the information On age groups should be printed on the bag.
Be mindful that if you are feeding tables scraps as well , your chicken will be getting ample protein.
If your 5-6 month old is on medicated chick starter and she starts laying then you should throw the eggs out. Amprolium is a thiamine blocker and if she is on it for an extended period of time who knows what that is doing to her immunity.

 

[subhanalah]

There are different scientifically balanced feeds for each stage in your chickens life. Chicks are on medicated chick starter to help build their immunity to coccocidiosis. After 6-8 weeks they move up to a ' grower feed ' minus the amprolium. Most of the information On age groups should be printed on the bag.
Be mindful that if you are feeding tables scraps as well , your chicken will be getting ample protein.
If your 5-6 month old is on medicated chick starter and she starts laying then you should throw the eggs out. Amprolium is a thiamine blocker and if she is on it for an extended period of time who knows what that is doing to her immunity.

I'm confused why people keep saying this when it says right on the bag "for use when immunity is not desired"? Are you aware of something regarding this particular subject that goes against the bag. I've only ever seen people talk about it helping build immunity, but...whys it say that on the bag then?!

 

[Fancychooklady]

I'm confused why people keep saying this when it says right on the bag "for use when immunity is not desired"? Are you aware of something regarding this particular subject that goes against the bag. I've only ever seen people talk about it helping build immunity, but...whys it say that on the bag then?!

Are you using medicated feed?

 

[subhanalah]

Are you using medicated feed?

no

 

[Fancychooklady]

no

Ah, I was referring to medicated chick starter.

 

[subhanalah]

Ah, I was referring to medicated chick starter.

so am I. Seems there's something missing in this communication lol

You asked if I was using it, I'm not sure why?

But it does say on the bag (of medicated chick starter, Purina) "when immunity is not desired"
Next time I'm at the feed store I'll have to take a picture of the bag.
Maybe it's just a CYA type thing.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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I've never seen anything like that on my feed bags of starter, and I only use medicated. Research has shown that periodically giving adults medicated starter helps maintain resistance to coccidiosis.

If you VACCINATE for coccidiosis, you should NOT feed medicated starter; maybe that is what the comment about immunity is referencing?