Silkie thread!

[tiki244]

Thank You Basel. I am going to try that name out on him. I like it!

I am not sure about the crowing part It seems to make sense he wouldn't crow as much~but what do I know?

 

[aoxa]

These are from the second edition of the American Bantam Association Bantam Standard copyright 1969

I wonder when/how this changed. I definitely like the current version much better.

 

[aoxa]

Thank You Basel. I am going to try that name out on him. I like it!
I am not sure about the crowing part It seems to make sense he wouldn't crow as much~but what do I know?

I find roosters set one another off. One will crow and all 13 will follow

Sguishypuff That sounds like a really nice flock you will be getting. exciting
Well I have been at the computer doing picture control most of tonight. Seems my pictures have been multiplying like rabbits in here. :/ That is so funny aoxa I have to laugh when I hear your stories about the rabbits. (I know how those chickens act it is hilarious)
Thanks for the comments about the chicks.
I need a name for this fella. He is one. I decided to bring him inside and do a little photo shoot. He is molting Half his tail feathers are gone.. His earlobe is a nice blue but you can't see it in the picture. He didn't think too much of the pumpkin.

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His mom is Bonnie and his dad was Clyde. He is really sweet too. Any ideas? I was kinda thinking of a plain man name,,,,or? Coby? Clipper? na
Cute chicks Chickengirl47. nice brooder too!

Frankle stayed around the barn area which was awesome for me, but the chickens disagreed. I've never actually had a rabbit until a week ago. They are quite adorable! I like how they sniff 24/7

 

[DDNONIN2016]

ALLLLL the time though? I hope! LOL. I am pretty sure the one that isn't chest bumping is a male. just looks male to me. that one is snowcone.

Maybe the other two are girls? one can hope heheheheh.

Dont give up yet. I have a little partridge pullet who's favorite game every few minutes is to find someone to chest bump with. Fingers crossed for you

 

[CluckyCharms]

Would someone mind telling me (please) how big Silkie chicks should be at 5 days of age? I would appreciate it. =)

 

[aoxa]

Would someone mind telling me (please) how big Silkie chicks should be at 5 days of age?  I would appreciate it. =)

 

I find they vary. Some are smaller than others.

 

[DDNONIN2016]

I had had chickens all my life, 60+ years, but when I got my first silkies I found myself watching them all the time and realized all my stress was draining away. That's when I discovered how special they were. Does any one else use their silkie pen to pray.

So peaceful!

I have also had chickens all my life and have loved them all until I hatched my first silkies. They are the most precious creatures I have ever been around. I spend all my extra time with them and they come running when they see me. I thank God for them everyday. You are right .... So peaceful !!

 

[CluckyCharms]

I find they vary. Some are smaller than others.

Thank you for the reply. =] As of right now she's like a ping-pong ball for body and a medium sized marble for a head...only with feathers and legs.

Gahhh I miss my camera (I broke it).

 

[aoxa]

Thank you for the reply. =] As of right now she's like a ping-pong ball for body and a medium sized marble for a head...only with feathers and legs.:/ Gahhh I miss my camera (I broke it).

I have 2 about the same size and are 1.5 weeks old.. Then I have this one that is HUGE.

Look how big this 7 day old chick is! It came out of a pretty large egg too. It's the same size as the standard chicks.

 

[tiki244]

Here is the pullet I kept from this spring. (spring picture) She is molting too now.