Silkie thread!

[yoie]

That is pretty good foot feathering! Where did you get those?

These little guys came from Ideal, I ordered quite a lot and picked the best out of the group. In all I think I have 8 good ones, but these two are the best. I picked only bearded, 5 toed, and dark skinned chicks. The white is the best out of the group, can't wait to see if its a boy or girl.

 

[QuailQT]

Are there any silkie breeders in NW PA? I have a coworker looking for some chicks.
Just send me a PM if you know of one-Thanks!

 

[Grumpypantsmomma]

I used a towel for my booty chicks as flooring. It's flat but good traction. I left it on for a week. Check butts frequently. Makes it a lot easier. Some add a touch of cider vinegar to water. I haven't tried it. I feed ground alfalfa leaves along with regular chick feed and had much reduced pasty butt problem.

I have some alfalfa pellets that I soak/ pop for my adults no additives or chemicals just ground alfalfa, do you think that would be o.k to try for the chicks just mix I a very small amount of popped alfalfa with their chick feed and grit? I have noticed that I only have this problem with the chicks when feeding them organic non medicated chick crumb. We were trying to get a chick crumb that could be fed to both baby chickens and our ducklings but I think that might change and we just get both if I continue to have pasty but problems.

 

[peepblessed]

I have some alfalfa pellets that I soak/ pop for my adults no additives or chemicals just ground alfalfa, do you think that would be o.k to try for the chicks just mix I a very small amount of popped alfalfa with their chick feed and grit? I have noticed that I only have this problem with the chicks when feeding them organic non medicated chick crumb. We were trying to get a chick crumb that could be fed to both baby chickens and our ducklings but I think that might change and we just get both if I continue to have pasty but problems.

I would try it. Baby chicks are usually very picky about what they eat. I have the same poo problem with medicated chick feed.

 

[Sanna]

Ok, maybe these pictures are better and more likely to some criticism on Lila?

Please let me know if there is something else important that I should be displaying on this bird?












She wasn't very happy with me and the idea of having her picture taken. This was her best pose. She refused to stand up.

 

[flower]

That is funny because she does look very annoyed. !!!!!

 

[ChickensXOXO]

Been a little while since I shared a picture of my pet cockerel, Koda.

He's now about 8 months old and in need of a bath!

 

[Country Chickens]

I'm giving you my comments but only because I know you really wanted them--keep in mind I'm fairly new to this and haven't yet shown birds of my own!

Ok, maybe these pictures are better and more likely to some criticism on Lila?

Please let me know if there is something else important that I should be displaying on this bird?












She wasn't very happy with me and the idea of having her picture taken. This was her best pose. She refused to stand up.

Her feet look nice--great feathering! Her wing looks good to, especially the way she tucks it tight against herself. The pic of just the wing looked a little ragged...but here I'm on the shakiest ground and could very well be full of nonsense. My biggest concern with her as a show bird is she doesn't have a very big 'poof' on her head, and her tail isn't all that full, either. Also, her back appears long because niether the head poof nor tail come close to each other. In other words, she's not 'typey' enough for my wants. Of course, she may grow in more (I believe you said she was a young-ish pullet?) but were she in my breeding program, I would consider her a good breeder but probably not my prize breeder, and I wouldn't show her in any big shows. Maybe the State fair or if my child wanted to show her in the junior division, but not against the big competition in the bigger shows.

Again, I'm a noob to silkies myself (even after three years! lol!) so hopefully you'll hear from others with more experience. Either way, she is a beautiful bird with potential and I would not cull her unless I had an excess of exceptional show birds.

 

[Blondiechic]

My husband loved the look of Koda - he walked in and saw him on my screen - what a great looking boy!
The babies are to die for - I truly think Silkies are the prettiest baby birds ever! So very very cute!

 

[Beth G.]

I would try it. Baby chicks are usually very picky about what they eat. I have the same poo problem with medicated chick feed.

Hi, longtime no chat Peep. Best advice I can give you on silkies with pasty butts is...... Lower your heat a few degrees, do not use ACV until 8 wks of age or older. Chicks need to build up healthy bacteria and by using acv in the early stages and strip the intestines of much need healthy bacteria. I see to many ppl all over talking about adding to chick waterers and adult water supplies daily. Remember too much of a good thing is never a great way to go I have a huge problem w medicated chick feed here in New England. First off its not something I can feed to my quail and ducks so I go for unmedicated mash 22-24%, Second the medicated feed isn't enough protection and after several emails and questions about chicks getting cocci even on med chick feed makes me steer away all the more. I find a 21 day preventative of corrid to be more effective and help rid the dreaded pasty! Try getting a virgin (chicken free) clump of grass with roots in tact and soil daily for chicks to peck at. And lastly, olive oil with a Q-tip twice daily day 1-14 helps a lot Btw, I got your PM and am having a tough time using my phone to respond on PM's I will chat with you soon about your question. Best Wishes, Beth