Silkie thread!

[LilJoe]

My three poor 5-6 month old silkies are scared of 5 week old chicks XD, except when they're eating. There silkies are boss then

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I think silkies are fully mature at 6 months.

They don't feather out before 6 months? I know they are different then other breeds but most my other breeds have most their feathers by 10 weeks..

 

[silkiecuddles]

They don't feather out before 6 months? I know they are different then other breeds but most my other breeds have most their feathers by 10 weeks..

No, sorry, I meant fully mature, like eggs or crowing mature, by 6 months. They feather out at about the same speed as a normal chicken.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

No, sorry, I meant fully mature, like eggs or crowing mature, by 6 months. They feather out at about the same speed as a normal chicken.

Lmao oh ok lol.. I was like whoa I can't wait that long lmao.. hahaha thank you for the quick response..

 

[gertiesmom]

I'm new to this thread and REALLY NEED some chick advice! I didn't see anywhere else to post except for in the reply section, so I hope this is right.
So I have 5 chicks, the first hatched 5/22 and the last 6/2. I had 3 eggs that didn't hatch even though the chicks were fully formed. This is only the second year I've had chicks and these guys are acting different than last years babies. I noticed them all sparring like roosters. Is this normal chick play or should I prepare myself for a roo chicks???? The hens have been paying less attn to them, so could they just be taking their frustration out on each other? If anyone can offer some advice I would be so very grateful!!! I'll attach some pics too.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I have 12 silkies in a 30x40 pole barn (used to have horses). I have a few bales of straw that they like to roost on. I get new ones for them every spring. 

I have straw in for the winter, it makes for a great windbreak too. Then once they have pooped all over it , it goes into the vege patch.

 

[silkiecuddles]

I'm new to this thread and REALLY NEED some chick advice! I didn't see anywhere else to post except for in the reply section, so I hope this is right.

Just replied to your PM.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I'm new to this thread and REALLY NEED some chick advice! I didn't see anywhere else to post except for in the reply section, so I hope this is right.
So I have 5 chicks, the first hatched 5/22 and the last 6/2. I had 3 eggs that didn't hatch even though the chicks were fully formed. This is only the second year I've had chicks and these guys are acting different than last years babies. I noticed them all sparring like roosters. Is this normal chick play or should I prepare myself for a roo chicks???? The hens have been paying less attn to them, so could they just be taking their frustration out on each other? If anyone can offer some advice I would be so very grateful!!! I'll attach some pics too.

Hi , while that last one is looking very much like cockerel, all chicks spar. It's a little early to sex them with any certainty but give it a few weeks and I sure the lovely folks here will be happy to help you.

 

[gertiesmom]

Just replied to your PM.

Thank you!! Gonna read that next.

 

[gertiesmom]

Hi , while that last one is looking very much like cockerel, all chicks spar. It's a little early to sex them with any certainty but give it a few weeks and I sure the lovely folks here will be happy to help you.

Thank you so much! You put my mind at ease! I know last year I almost gave a hen away because she had developed a bigger comb. Luckily I got advice before I rehomed her!