Silkie thread!

[Banaynaychicken]

Speaking of, the link to the thread where im selling him to LOCAL ARIZONANS is here ^-^ ( Cant ship him, to risky)



https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1037864/nugget-buff-silkie-bantam-cockerel#post_16014550

 

[chickiebaby1]

Thought some Would appreciate the sweater I made for my Thelma.

love the sweater.

 

[chickiebaby1]

Just had to share some pics I got last night. These prove silkies should not get wet. I almost couldn't tell who was who.

This is Blue

Scarlett




This is "Sarge" if it's a boy or "Sara" if it's a girl. (I'm leaning towards boy )


Tryin to get warm and dry. Silly chickens didn't know to stay out of the rain.


Now for some pretty pictures. I have to say that silkies and cochins are my favorite.


This is Skuttle she is a silkie/frizzle mix.



Tony

Hemmingway

Jethro

Just a few of them hanging out, playin in the leaves.

 

[silkiecuddles]

@chickiebaby1 poor chickens! Silkies look SO pathetic when wet!

 

[smschultz]

How tame do your silkies have to be for showing? I have till spring to show them, and their only 2 months old. But all I can really do is catch one to pick up, and they calm down.

 

[chick rookie]

How tame do your silkies have to be for showing? I have till spring to show them, and their only 2 months old. But all I can really do is catch one to pick up, and they calm down.

I have never showed but I would think the tamer the better cause the judges handle them I'm pretty sure. Plus taking them in and out of the cages, you don't want them fighting you and getting away, and with all the people that walk around to look at them if they aren't tame they would be freaking out with all that's going on around them. IMHO.

 

[Banaynaychicken]

How tame do your silkies have to be for showing? I have till spring to show them, and their only 2 months old. But all I can really do is catch one to pick up, and they calm down.

I totally get you, i'm showing my chickens in the spring,(April to be precise) and handling REALLY helps. at first, my 2 silkies wouldn't let me touch them, now, I get them into an area where I can pick them up, I put my hands under them, and they are totally cool with it, don't even flap or sqwak. I do recommend the underhand scoop to the overhand grab. it freaks them out to be grabbed from above, but if you pick them up from below with their legs between your fingers, they stay much more calm, they feel supported. I would say dont enter any aggressive/timid chickens, they aren't the ideal for stressful situations.

My silkies are quite friendly, I got lucky when I picked them I guess XD Beginners luck. But they really dont have to be "tamed" per se. more just not totally freaking out at everything. and it is more of what they look like , how clean they are, how big their crown is, what type of wattles and combs they have, what color their cheeks are, ow many toes they have, how well kept them are, how much they weight and how tall, body form, handle-ability. all of that good stuff.

 

[Banaynaychicken]

I did some Nugget photography after he started crowing, so that I'll always remember him once he is sold/traded.
I love this little dude so much, and he had to be a rooster -_- gosh darnit nugget!




















this is right before is decided to poop on the pool toy box -_-

his eyes are so beautiful!

he chipped his beak a few days ago, so now he looks like he his sticking his "bottom lip out" *pouting*

 

[smschultz]

I plan to show in April as well, my chickens are friendly, and love to follow me around. Just gotta work more on handling.

 

[Naliez]

I did some Nugget photography after he started crowing, so that I'll always remember him once he is sold/traded. I love this little dude so much, and he had to be a rooster -_- gosh darnit nugget! this is right before is decided to poop on the pool toy box -_- his eyes are so beautiful! he chipped his beak a few days ago, so now he looks like he his sticking his "bottom lip out" *pouting*

Awe! He IS adorable! Great pictures too! My fav is a roo too. Not looking forward to the day he starts crowing. Have you ever heard of the 'No Crow' collar? It's a little controversial, though. Some people are totally against it, others think it's great. I've never used one, but I'm tempted to give it a try and see for myself what I think of it.