Silkie thread!

[ChickensXOXO]

I have a question...

My splash girl appears to have a brownish color on the tips of her feathers.
I'm wondering why that is? Leakage? I'm not "Silkie smart" as I've said before, and my girl is a pet, so I don't mind.
However, I notice it, and it leaves me wondering. It shows up more in certain light.
Sometimes it's barely noticeable, and sometimes it stands out a good bit.

Here's a picture that shows it pretty well.
She was bathed not too long before this picture was taken, so I don't think it's from being dirty.

 

[ChickensXOXO]

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Oh, and I also thought sun exposure... She came from the breeder this way though.
Not sure the amount of sun she got there.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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Oh, and I also thought sun exposure... She came from the breeder this way though.
Not sure the amount of sun she got there.

Mine will get that from the sun.

 

[Floridachicken1958]

I have these chicks just hatch out and the partridge at bottom of picture looks to me as if it has the cord still stuck to it's butt and walks backwards. Is there something I can do to help it out cause I don't want to loose it. HELP PLEASE!!!!!

 

[ChickensXOXO]

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Oh, and I also thought sun exposure... She came from the breeder this way though.
Not sure the amount of sun she got there.

Mine will get that from the sun.

Thanks!

 

[ChickensXOXO]

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I can't answer your question, but I wanted to say you have some cute babies there.
Congratulations on the new additions.

I hope the little partridge will be okay.

 

[Floridachicken1958]

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I can't answer your question, but I wanted to say you have some cute babies there.
Congratulations on the new additions.

I hope the little partridge will be okay.

Thank You !!!

 

[ScaredOfShadows]

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I have had some that do that, I always leave those in the incubator for a few extra hours...Since you have them all out already, put them in the brooder make sure its really warm and snug in there, I may suggest putting a bowl with a hand towel or something in it (kinda will wind up looking like a deep nest) for the questionable baby, put it close to the light but not right under it, this will let the shaky one get its feet and strength without being jostled or trampled by the other ones. It has worked for me.

 

[Floridachicken1958]

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I have had some that do that, I always leave those in the incubator for a few extra hours...Since you have them all out already, put them in the brooder make sure its really warm and snug in there, I may suggest putting a bowl with a hand towel or something in it (kinda will wind up looking like a deep nest) for the questionable baby, put it close to the light but not right under it, this will let the shaky one get its feet and strength without being jostled or trampled by the other ones. It has worked for me.

Thank You! I put a towel in there under the light and they are all going for it.

 

[Johnn]

can any one tell me this? i was considering getting a couple of silkies but people say they always get infections in there feet when its muddy, my hens have a feild that has loads of grass in but to get to there shed they have to go through a muddy pen, should i risk getting them?