Silkie thread!

[Suzierd]

would you guys recommend trimming by soon to be mom broody hen's head fluff? she is on 2 eggs, day 19, with one internally pipped. I was worried if she couldn't see the chicks or not to clearly tend to them. I don't want to cut it relly.....it may be the safest bet. what do you all think? (I thought this was the cutest!)

I would cut it. Two of my silkies got so bad they stopped eating because they couldn't see. Once trimmed up they dove in to the food and were so happy to be able to see! I have also seen them peck the chick eating out of the dish together because of limited vision. She will love to be able to see. If your not showing her no reason not to trim.

 

[roostercantrell]

My 2nd Silkie died so one left.

sorry to hear about your loss

 

[Fancychooklady]

I would cut it. Two of my silkies got so bad they stopped eating because they couldn't see. Once trimmed up they dove in to the food and were so happy to be able to see! I have also seen them peck the chick eating out of the dish together because of limited vision. She will love to be able to see. If your not showing her no reason not to trim.

While there is no right or wrong here , I have to agree. It only has to be a very light trim from the underside to effect benefit. She has a big job ahead of her and the ability to see clearly may well lessen her burden.

 

[coffeychicks]

Hi everyone. I got my first set of silkie babies today 5day old chicks. All advise is appreciated

 

[Fancychooklady]

Hi everyone. I got my first set of silkie babies today 5day old chicks. All advise is appreciated

Congrats, this article is very helpful.

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/03/baby-chick-basics-what-you-need-to-know.html

 

[familytradition]

Okay so I picked one. Out of the 3 boys I have, this little guy stays. There is just something about him I like. He is very girls aside of the streamer feathers coming off his crest. He is also very mellow.

Nice silkie

 

[Brunsy26]

New chicks, one is a buff I'm thinking and the other a splash? Help me out I'm not sure on these

 

[Basskids08]

Anyone know what these are? Boys/girls. I know it's early but like everyone else I'm impatient. They are 9 weeks old.

 

[LittleRedCoop53]

Top one looks like a boy....bottom one girl...maybe..... most agree it's too early to tell at this young of an age...

 

[Basskids08]

Thank you for the help.