Silkie thread!

[aoxa]

This chickie is LOUD. Squawking away in the hatcher. My kids want to take it out, but it's too early.
Kids insist it has a poofy head. I can't see in there well enough.

I use a little flash light to see in It's way too hard to do it otherwise.

 

[SunnySkies]

Good idea,if I had one. Kids played with the flashlights to death.

 

[CALI CHICK]

This chickie is LOUD. Squawking away in the hatcher. My kids want to take it out, but it's too early.
Kids insist it has a poofy head. I can't see in there well enough.

Awww, it's probably just encouraging its hatchmates to hurry and join him. So cute. Keep us posted with more pictures.

 

[CALI CHICK]

The little chick that almost bled to death when it pushed out of its shell is getting stronger. But, I noticed yesterday that one of its little legs was stuck outward, like it couldn't walk on it. It may be splayed, though I'm not sure why, other than it was so weak for over 12 hours it may have laid with that leg awkwardly for some time. I have it in hobbles since last night, hoping it will improve, but it seems to just keep falling forward and to the side. It also seems to barely have a peep, very hoarse sounding...it is so much better, but anyone have suggestions? How long will splayed leg last, ususally? I've been giving it poly-vi-sol laced sugar water and it is eating and pecking at others....I just feel so bad for it and hope it ends up normal.

I have never had splayed leg but I think it's usually treated for a week. Your a good mom!!

I had a couple with splayed leg and put the "band-aids" on for about 3 days. It's strange that mine got it because I was using shelf liner. Did I miss pictures of your babies, Tilosi?

hint-hint

 

[Katie O]

Any thoughts or comments on her? i bought her today.

 

[Volkova]

Hi. These are my Silkies:


The pullet is still not ready for laying yet. Hopefully she'll kick in the next week or so. The cockerel is actually quite nice for cockerels! Still struggling to name them. (Henrietta and.....??)
I have one other Silkie:



Can anyone suggest what gender it is? It's a young one and I can't name it until it's been defined. I notice it hangs around with the Cockerel more and does get into some squabbles with the pullet. It seems to also be the bottom of the 3 way pecking order .(all the Silkies were getting badly attacked by the other chickens so I had to separate them! Now they enjoy the high-life with their own pen and treats!) Any suggestions on its gender would be really valuable. Thanks

 

[peepblessed]

I'm trying....thank you.

I like that idea too...that way their feet stay dry. Have any you used that black teflon (?) stuff? I have it on my RIR's coop and run, but not if it will be ok for Silkies?

I like the stilt idea too but if they are on sand or dirt I think you have to trim their toenails, don't you?

 

[peepblessed]

My Silkie eggs are starting to hatch!

Mine too!!

 

[littlecritters]

Peepblessed and Hawkeye95, I just you both a PM and would appreciate if you can look for it.

 

[peepblessed]

We were discussing correct "type" the other day and I wasn't sure if any of my silkies had it. Well, I sat in their pen with them and caught a few of them showing they did have it -I think!

I appreciate, Peepsblessed, Sonoran Silkies and Hawkeye for sharing input and examples.

First is BB, who is 23 weeks old. I'm really hoping it's a girl...no streamers yet.

Next is Mohawk, a 16 week old splash.

Unfortunately, he was re-homed last night because there are a few red feathers coming in on his wings. But, he was hilarious to watch. He kept coming beside me and thrusting his chest out like, "Look Ma, I've got good type"!

And the last photo is of Cinnamuffin my surprise partridge. She is also just 16 weeks old and such a sweety. I'm afraid she'll just be kept for a pet or a broody or a therapy chicken to nursing homes. Peepsblessed pointed out that she may have split wing. Sometimes she holds her wing down and it opens like scissors.

But, she has the best type so far and stands this way for hours....not really, but you know what I mean.

Wonderful examples of type!!! You got it!!