Silkie thread!

[silkiecuddles]

At what age can silkie chicks come out of the brooder and into their own little coop? Mine are about a month old?? Gotta look again... they seem fully feathered but not like ADULT FULLY FEATHERED... they can just about fly a little bit. They got all silkie feathers in, but it doeant cover their eyes or head yet.. They are about 6 inches tall... maybe 7...

Its my first time having silkies and they arent near as easy to tell as large fowl are... they still seem like chicks to me... but i got chicks that are passing them up in size quick haha...

i would put them in the coop now. Do you have any other chickens? Introduce them carefully so they won't get injured (the silkies) I'd provide a heat lamp if it gets below 55° ish.

 

[Fancychooklady]

At what age can silkie chicks come out of the brooder and into their own little coop? Mine are about a month old?? Gotta look again... they seem fully feathered but not like ADULT FULLY FEATHERED... they can just about fly a little bit. They got all silkie feathers in, but it doeant cover their eyes or head yet.. They are about 6 inches tall... maybe 7...

Its my first time having silkies and they arent near as easy to tell as large fowl are... they still seem like chicks to me... but i got chicks that are passing them up in size quick haha...

It is best to acclimatize them to the outdoors by leaving them for a few hours each day in a protected coop or pen , gradually increasing the time until you feel that they are ready to cope with the night time temps. Usually between 6-8 weeks.

 

[Hholly]

Mine are 27 weeks and no eggs yet.

 

[JessLonn]

I think these chicks that are about 3 to 4 month old are silkies, if i wrong tell me so. Also if anyone may be able to tell me what sex they are it be nice to know, so I know what to expect in the next few months.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I think these chicks that are about 3 to 4 month old are silkies, if i wrong tell me so. Also if anyone may be able to tell me what sex they are it be nice to know, so I know what to expect in the next few months.

There are definately some silkies amongst them, but they look to be a little younger than 3-4 months. Sexing can be difficult and you will need to take side profile shots and comb or head shots to get some ' educated guesses ' .

 

[Fancychooklady]

Mine are 27 weeks and no eggs yet.

Often if they are coming up to point of lay and you are heading into winter , the shorter days and colder weather can stall things.

 

[Hholly]

Often if they are coming up to point of lay and you are heading into winter , the shorter days and colder weather can stall things.

Thanks, that's what I was thinking.

 

[jmdarrow]

Hey...so excited! First Silkie egg this morning!!!!! Yay! How do I know who laid it?

 

[esme13]

Hey...so excited! First Silkie egg this morning!!!!! Yay! How do I know who laid it?

YAY!!! I know the excitement, mine laid this month too. Thanks to global warming it hasn't been brutal here in NY, still have laying hens woooohoo lol. Better than when, how did you know? smallest egg in the bunch? huh lol.

 

[chooknook]

At what age can silkie chicks come out of the brooder and into their own little coop? Mine are about a month old?? Gotta look again... they seem fully feathered but not like ADULT FULLY FEATHERED... they can just about fly a little bit. They got all silkie feathers in, but it doeant cover their eyes or head yet.. They are about 6 inches tall... maybe 7...

Its my first time having silkies and they arent near as easy to tell as large fowl are... they still seem like chicks to me... but i got chicks that are passing them up in size quick haha...

As a rule of thumb, I always move them at 1 month to a grow out pen, unless there are special circumstances like freezing temps. Im sure they'll love the room