Quote: Availability of misters likely depends on climate and season. They do not work nearly as well in locations with higher humidity as in ones with low humidity, and most places only stock them during summer. You can also get a portable string of 5 or 6 mist heads for about $12. With something like this you may be able to cool off more than one pen. Our Home Depot currently has them. http://www.orbitonline.com/products/Kits/04/04/13/93/
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Yes, you can get lacing on silkie feathers. However, I don't think it would easily be recognizable as lacing due to the silkied nature of the feathers. More likely to look patchy in colouring. Partridge is not laced. It is penciled. Basically a lot more pattern to the feather. It is sometimes called multiple laced. I agree that the bird is most likely simply grey. Photos would help.She's probably a silver based partridge, partridge have lacing. pics
Looks like a young cockerel to me. SorryWOW!! Way behind on posts. Love all the pics. Congrats to the 4-Hers. My daughter is waiting on the fair here. Wanted to get opinions on our little silkie. Does everyone still think girl? She is our only and we are hoping girl but she is very tough and likes to get involved when the other Cockrels fight so we are a little worried. She is just shy of 11 weeks and I know that it is just a guess at this point, but comments are welcome.
Great idea about the the string of mister heads!!Availability of misters likely depends on climate and season. They do not work nearly as well in locations with higher humidity as in ones with low humidity, and most places only stock them during summer. You can also get a portable string of 5 or 6 mist heads for about $12. With something like this you may be able to cool off more than one pen. Our Home Depot currently has them. http://www.orbitonline.com/products/Kits/04/04/13/93/
Looks like a boy-- I have 11 week olds too, and the boys are looking like yours and my girls still have no comb growth at all.WOW!! Way behind on posts. Love all the pics. Congrats to the 4-Hers. My daughter is waiting on the fair here. Wanted to get opinions on our little silkie. Does everyone still think girl? She is our only and we are hoping girl but she is very tough and likes to get involved when the other Cockrels fight so we are a little worried. She is just shy of 11 weeks and I know that it is just a guess at this point, but comments are welcome.
Black (bl+/bl+) X Blue (Bl/bl+)
I like the idea of mister heads on a string.....I have two pens and running one water hose would be much easier....thanks!!
I'm a brand newbie, and would find this info helpful also. I bought ebay silkie eggs from someone that is also on here, who I believe has several colors in his pen (although he refuses to answer that or any questions now--wish I had known to ask ahead). Not, understanding what the + sign means, what colors would be the best to keep to get the most out of 2 small pens. Can I keep whites and be OK? Would anyone mind explaining the chart as to what the + sign means? TIA
Love those little things! Wish I could use them here but our water is too high in calcium and they clog up in a few days.
