Silkie thread!

[UrbanFarmerGreg]

I am new to raising chickens and I just recently purchased some silkie chicks(now about 7 weeks old) is it too late to start handling them constantly to gain their trust or what? whats the best way to gain their trust?

 

[Christie Loves Silkies]

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Its never to late at all

I handle mine a lot

my 2 newest girls are getting used to me pretty quickly

 

[chickendales]

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i realy dont play with them i just feed them and they just learn totrust that ur not going hurt them

 

[mshuey1]

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Do you think that he was indignant ? Or just worried ?

Haha My roo started crowing when I was giving him his bath the other day! I was laughing so hard that he jumped out of the little baby tub that I use.

Oh that's so cute!

 

[Christie Loves Silkies]

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Haha My roo started crowing when I was giving him his bath the other day! I was laughing so hard that he jumped out of the little baby tub that I use.

Oh that's so cute!

X2

 

[mshuey1]

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What I do pick them up and I hold them secure close to me and pet them. I do that every time I get a chance. I love my silkies I handle my often cuddle and kiss them. I can't STOP there so FLUFFY.

 

[UrbanFarmerGreg]

ok thats good to know as I started to pick them up and pet them and play with them but as soon as I put one down it runs to the others and huddle together... I only have 3 should I play with them all at once or is there such thing as a chicken being jealous?

 

[PamB]

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Giving them treats gains their trust also! They will love you for it! I don't think chickens get "jealous."

 

[peepblessed]

Okay now, I want you all's opinion on these chicks. They are 8.5 weeks old. Maybe you can tell sex or anything else. They have all had cheek feathers trimmed as their eyes were getting irritated.

Ducky - PQ with yellow beak and a poor toe spacing.

Lava - Maybe angel wings?

Smoke - Haven't see anything bad yet...

50 50 - PQ with poor toe spacing and smut.

This should be enough for you today!

 

[chickendales]

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that buff is what i call breed quailty that pretty nice looking buff