Silkie thread!

[ChicksNherps]

Here is silkie sweater version 2.0 modeled by lovely Priscilla! I fixed my first pattern so they have full range of motion in the wing, and I also discovered that if the bottom of the sweater is touching the front of their legs all the way up to where they meet the body at all, they just sit down or walk very funny. I took it up higher so she can scratch to her heart's content unhindered. She didn't peck at this sweater or seem to mind, other than some loud vocals to express her displeasure of my chicken dress-up time. She flew off the deck wearing it and it didn't come off so I am pretty happy with the fit now. I had fun adding some ruffles to a heart pair that look really cute over her fluffy tail.

HA! This is so cute! I need 2 for my girls

 

[Suzierd]

I think so! Brothers from another mother Steve is the best father I could ever hope for. Even his arch nemesis Jagger (barred rock rooster) is a great dad.

I know this is not silkie related, but I just had to share. Jagger calling his son to food.

Jagger is awesome! Love the name too.

 

[Momma 2 silkies]

I have a breeding question if anyone can help me. I have a nice Colombian roo and will be getting 2 black hens in the next couple of days. What colors will most likely come out of this pairing? The Colombian roo came from a Colombian father and a buff hen, the black hens came from black parents. I was just wondering what colors I could possibly get out of this color combination. Here is a picture of my boy, he has the black coloring to his hackle feathers and everything. He is still young and hasn't filled out all the way yet. I want to put him with my black girls

 

[aoxa]

Here is silkie sweater version 2.0 modeled by lovely Priscilla! I fixed my first pattern so they have full range of motion in the wing, and I also discovered that if the bottom of the sweater is touching the front of their legs all the way up to where they meet the body at all, they just sit down or walk very funny. I took it up higher so she can scratch to her heart's content unhindered. She didn't peck at this sweater or seem to mind, other than some loud vocals to express her displeasure of my chicken dress-up time. She flew off the deck wearing it and it didn't come off so I am pretty happy with the fit now. I had fun adding some ruffles to a heart pair that look really cute over her fluffy tail.

That's a wonderful sweater! I think it would be great instead of a saddle. I am in great need of a saddle for my RSL Penny. Poor girl is having issues with rooster damage :/

My favourite part is the frill. Will you be making these for sale?

 

[Brookhavens]

I tried my best but I soon as it walked the band fell... arg
At the end I had to leave it alone because I feel I am making its leg worse. I really don't think it's gonna make it. It seems it getting weaker which make me sad and mad. I went to the feed store to see if they had anything for it but the guy told me there was nothing to do and it was better to kill it...

and he said the most humanly to do it was to put it in the freezer

. That is just terrible and awful to do. I will never do that. Now I am wondering (for future when I will have chicks that are suffering) how do you guys (especially breeder) cull a cute little chick? One day, I really would love to start breeding and unfortunately sometimes chicks are not able to continue their journey, but I don't know what I will have to do in those circumstances.

I wouldn't give up on the little guy yet. Try the hair tie first or maybe even a small rubber band would work. I found this article on how to cull chicks and it seems like it is very quick and humane

 

[KMHunter]

So I am posting some pics of my blue cockerel. He is 19 weeks. Just let me know what you think. Honestly. Would he ok to breed to a really typey pullet/hen?










Ok! Have at it! I want to know if he is good enough to breed.
He holds his wings low whenever I am around, I have seen him with his wings up higher and tighter when he doesn't see me. As soon as I come into view he is doing his dropped shoulder attitude dance thing. It's pretty cute coming from one so small!

 

[aoxa]

So I am posting some pics of my blue cockerel. He is 19 weeks. Just let me know what you think. Honestly. Would he ok to breed to a really typey pullet/hen?










Ok! Have at it! I want to know if he is good enough to breed.
He holds his wings low whenever I am around, I have seen him with his wings up higher and tighter when he doesn't see me. As soon as I come into view he is doing his dropped shoulder attitude dance thing. It's pretty cute coming from one so small!

I think he's absolutely gorgeous

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: Thank you! I think he is growing out pretty nice. But I have seen some pretty amazing silkies on this thread and the other one.
So I wanted some feedback.

 

[aoxa]

Thank you! I think he is growing out pretty nice. But I have seen some pretty amazing silkies on this thread and the other one.
So I wanted some feedback.

Only thing I really notice right away is that he looks to have a crooked beak. Maybe I am seeing things, or it is the angle? I love his comb and cushion. Also has nice feet

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: I will have to go look a little closer. I think it may be the angle because I am pretty sure it;s straight.