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abbevilleoz said:
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Oh, you sound so hooked to Silkies LOL -- what is your DW planning to do with their "hair"? We never once trimmed our girls. They do it to each other just around the eye area and make a little tunnel to see out. Don't know if all Silkies do it to each other but our two do it. Even with a full fluff of crest after their new crest grows in after molt they still see fine. They tilt their head to see behind them and they are so aware of their surroundings that the crests are not an issue. They are aware of their diminutive size and move out of the way skittishly whether they have large poofy crests or not. The only time I have Silkies crowding my feet is when they see a treat in my hand!
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I have 15 Silkie/Sizzle eggs due to hatch on the 1st, 19 more due on the 11th and I just gave my broody Sizzle 10 more that are due to hatch on the 17th. What have I done? :oops: Lol!
 
I need some advice from experts who have been at this loner than I have. I have 6 silkie pullets- they will be 6 months old next week. Im feeding nonmedicated chick crumbles and recently started adding black oil sunflower seeds. I feed as treats but they get quite bit plus a few handfuls of mealworms. They are not often free range but I pull greens- grass and weeds- for them twice a day. I thought I would not start layer crumbles until at least one of them started laying. I add wormer to their water once a month or so. Am I missing anything they need?
 
howfunkyisurchicken said:
I have 15 Silkie/Sizzle eggs due to hatch on the 1st, 19 more due on the 11th and I just gave my broody Sizzle 10 more that are due to hatch on the 17th. What have I done?
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Lol!
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You've caught the iwantmoresilkiesititis! :D
 
Nope, everything sounds alright to me. And you don't ever have to feed layer, you can keep them on the starter their entire lives and offer calcium on the side.

I do have to ask though, why do your worm them so often?

Edited to add: this was a reply to jas humbert, don't know why it didn't quote the post.
 
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VillaRosaAcres said:
I would really like to go to a show! Does anyone know of any popping up in the Midwest. I'm located in Iowa, but we are still under the ban. Thank you!
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You'll have an eye on Poultry Show Central for specific dates. I believe the only spring IA show is in Avoca on Mother's day weekend. Lots of swaps, but most of the shows are in the fall up here.
 

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