Silkie thread!

[NNYchick]

My hen is a paint and rooster is a black from paint with silver leakage.

 

[Hinotori]

Partridge silkie cockerel at just over 5 weeks. He's really obviously a boy with the color of the neck feathers. Had him sexed last week. He's going to have a big crest.

He's pretty mellow even though he's hen raised. Going to be one of the overly friendly boys I've been breeding for.

 

[Silkies4Life1216]

loving this thread so much! we've had quite a few silkies over the last few year.. My BO just went broody and hatched 3 silkies (along with other breeds) on monday.. We got a white, black.. And this little one.. Anyone know what color this chick will likely be?

He looks sort of partridge mixed with white... I am sorry I am late though

 

[Silkies4Life1216]

Hey guys... help needed! I got tractor supply chicks three weeks ago, and both of them are very scared of me. I have tried to hold them and get them used to me, but it seems to be stressing them out more than helping them.

 

[Hinotori]

Hey guys... help needed! I got tractor supply chicks three weeks ago, and both of them are very scared of me. I have tried to hold them and get them used to me, but it seems to be stressing them out more than helping them.

Chicks go through a stage where they know they are nuggets and everything likes to eat nuggets. Just give them time.

Move slow and offer treats. Soak some crumbles in warm water and offer that. I've found shredded cheese works great.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Haha, had to share this pic of a 1.5 mo the old paint with an obviously bad hair do!!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I had to give Missy a ponytail today, she was having trouble seeing more than an inch in front of her face! I think she looks like an 80's rock diva now lol. She really is enjoying being able to see how though. It's very obvious!

 

[sue25]

Some of my Silkies have learned how to get there puffs wet and shake there heads to move there strands in order to see better..

 

[Hinotori]

Some of my Silkies have learned how to get there puffs wet and shake there heads to move there strands in order to see better..

Wait until they figure out how to make mud to use. Urgh! I have two that will dish water out to do that, then beak it into the dirt. Then rub their heads in it.

At least everyone else just uses water occasionally

 

[chantels1]

I am going to pop in and say hi. My kids are showing silkies we bought from a local quality breeder. We bought them as chicks, and are not sure of the exact colors. I know they are non-standard approved, but could use some help. Is this where I post this question?