Silkie thread!

[dwegg]

Piratenamedjess...you have some very cute sizzles? I don't know what they are called but I believe you may have a dark blue, splash and a paint...they are beautiful...and I loved the picture of the full grown one as well...

 

[Feathersprings]

Piratenamedjess...you have some very cute sizzles? I don't know what they are called but I believe you may have a dark blue, splash and a paint...they are beautiful...and I loved the picture of the full grown one as well...

The one that sort of looks paint i questioned because its head sort of looks grey and in one of the feather pics it looked like the dark feathers werent black all the way down but just one the edge. They sure are cute chicks though.

 

[peepblessed]

Thank you, peepblessed! Thank you for responding and for the compliment.

But maybe he isn't so nice after all as I believe he is bearded. Below are a few from a couple of weeks ago. [Sorry about the mud!]
Hhmmm. Perhaps my earlier pix were at an odd angle, or did you think he's beardless because you can see his wattles so easily? Again, maybe that means he's not so nice?

Tomorrow he'll be exactly 4 months old, so kinda young. Might his beard continue to grow? Thanks for your thoughts and expertise!

Doesn't look beardless here at all!

 

[peepblessed]

Is it normal for baby silkies to rip up paper that is being used for their cage because i use to have bedding in there for them but they wont keep in their cage either . what else can i do for them to keep it in their cage i have tryed putting cardboard in there as well but nothing seams to work .

I use an old towel with shavings on top.

Thanks everyone for complimenting my girl. I think she's quite cute myself

Does anyone else's silkies want to stay in the coop ALL day? It's not even windy or cold here, it was close to 70 today, but they spent almost all day inside their 'pile' house, even though I had the gate open for them to free range if they wanted to. They just spent all day preening and sleeping snuggled up to each other.

What a gorgeous pile of fluff!

Hey everyone. I am new to chickens and have a few questions I was wondering if you could help me with. First I will tell you a little info on my chicks.. I have three chicks that were hatched on Oct. 1. I was told one parent is a Silkie, and the other parent is a Frizzled Cochin. They all have five toes, feathers on their feet, black eyes, skin, and beak (although the white one has more of a charcoal grey skin color and they have yellow on the tip of the beak). They are all from the same parents, and I was told that their colors are black, grey, and white. I am assuming they are all girls for now. The black one is named Lois, the white one is Leela, and the grey one is Peggy. Now for my questions.. I will post the pictures after my questions. I apologize in advanced if I don't say the correct term for things. I am still learning

1. What are their colors actually called? The white one has started devoloping parts of dark grey on top of her head, and in some feathers. The black one has started to get white on the front of her neck. I was just curious as to what you guys thought their colors may be.

2. A few days ago I noticed this blue on their skin and base of feathers. They have shoulder blade poofs as I call them, and if i move it to the side, it is bright blue. Same as the base of their feathers on their wings. Is this normal?

3. If one or two, or all for that matter, turn out to be roos, can I keep them together? Or will I need to keep them seperate? If only one turns out to be a roo, could I get him another as a friend? I am going to be keeping all three no matter what gender they may be.

4. This question is related to number 3.. If only one is a roo, could I just keep him with the girls if I collect the eggs every day? I was told that I could keep him with them, however he will mess up their feathers when he latches on to try and mate.. Is this true?

The group at 7days old.


The group again at 30days.


Leela. 30days.


Leela. 30days.


Peggy. 30days.


Peggy. 28days.


Lois. 30days.


The blue


And the blue again.

I guessing two splash and one dark blue or black. One hen and two roos could be a problem for the hen. Two hens and a roo should be fine. They are all adorable!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

I use an old towel with shavings on top.
What a gorgeous pile of fluff!
I guessing two splash and one dark blue or black. One hen and two roos could be a problem for the hen. Two hens and a roo should be fine. They are all adorable!

Welcome! Soooo lucky! I want some frizzle chockins (spell) one day. You got a good deal! I've found it hard to get splashes, until I start hatching my own from my blues. Good going!

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: I had someone recommend both on the FB chat page. APA is for all poultry and ABA is for Bantams. So I guess I will find out. I have Faverolles too so I will use the APA book, but may have spent money on something I didn't need. Hope not! Lol!

 

[Aria]

She is the most beautiful Silkie I have ever seen. Regards, Aria

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

Welcome! Soooo lucky! I want some frizzle chockins (spell) one day. You got a good deal! I've found it hard to get splashes, until I start hatching my own from my blues. Good going!

HaH! I'm pretty sure it's not "chockins". Probably more like cochins. lol

 

[DDNONIN2016]

HaH! I'm pretty sure it's not "chockins". Probably more like cochins. lol

thats funny. And I was just sure "chockins" was something I had never seen before LOL

 

[ChickLover98]

Can anyone here give me some advice and opinions on some Showgirls I am interested in purchasing? I made a thread in this forum, but haven't been on in ages so I don't know if this is the right section to post it in or not haha I have a white boy already but the previous owner was sure it was a female, but it's obviously not. He has 6 toes on one foot and a single comb and distinct tail feathers so he's not show quality either. The ones I am looking at are much better quality but I really need help. Thanks!!
~Chicky