Silkie thread!

[silkiefive]

When and what should I start feeding silkie chicks other things than poultry food?

 

[RockerHen]

One of my 3 month olds that I'm pretty positive is a little roo. Look at that little puffed out chest!

I'm kind of actually hoping it is a roo, I don't have one yet!

 

[aoxa]

One of my 3 month olds that I'm pretty positive is a little roo. Look at that little puffed out chest! I'm kind of actually hoping it is a roo, I don't have one yet!

Looks like a boy to me. Does he have vulture hocks?

 

[CALI CHICK]

He's a pretty boy! I hope you get a great home them....

Thank you....me too.

If not I'll just keep them as long as I can.

I have a 5-week old splash chick that is already screaming "boy". Eventually the roosters will have to be thinned out. Even though you can't see his "splash" feathering coming in yet, I'm calling this guy, Smudge! I've never had such a young silkie develop a comb like this. "He" even has pink where the wattles will come in already.

Oh, I have the worst time trying to hatch silkie girls.
Is there any possibility it could be a girl?

I really, really want a splash girl!

 

[peepblessed]

One of my 3 month olds that I'm pretty positive is a little roo. Look at that little puffed out chest!

I'm kind of actually hoping it is a roo, I don't have one yet!

Nice chest all right! Handsome boy!

Thank you....me too.

If not I'll just keep them as long as I can.

I have a 5-week old splash chick that is already screaming "boy". Eventually the roosters will have to be thinned out. Even though you can't see his "splash" feathering coming in yet, I'm calling this guy, Smudge! I've never had such a young silkie develop a comb like this. "He" even has pink where the wattles will come in already.

Oh, I have the worst time trying to hatch silkie girls.
Is there any possibility it could be a girl?

I really, really want a splash girl!

Not a chance in a hundred!!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

I'm kind of bummed today because I decided to sell my 2 splash boys. They are 8 months old. I really wanted to show Leo Pierre and use Leo Pierre and Mr. Puff in my BBS breeding pen. Considering I've only got one blue girl laying eggs, I feel this will be the best decision in the long run. Mysty Blue is so dominant and always thought she was the one in charge. And yet, these 2 boys were such little gentlemen. I will especially miss Leo Pierre........He is such a cuddler and getting more handsome every day. We have some younger silkies and I'm sure a few of them will end up being roosters.

The only positive thing is, they are priced higher than the average rooster so maybe nobody will be interested (and I'll get to keep them).

My sweet Leo Pierre

Here is a link to my Craigslist post in case anyone wants to see more pictures. https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3414269318/6aviw

Why don't you keep him and breed him to the blue? She's too mean to him? I wouldn't let him go, you'll regret it since you like him so much. And, you can still show him, even if you don't breed him. He's a beauty!

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

I'm kind of bummed today because I decided to sell my 2 splash boys. They are 8 months old. I really wanted to show Leo Pierre and use Leo Pierre and Mr. Puff in my BBS breeding pen. Considering I've only got one blue girl laying eggs, I feel this will be the best decision in the long run. Mysty Blue is so dominant and always thought she was the one in charge. And yet, these 2 boys were such little gentlemen. I will especially miss Leo Pierre........He is such a cuddler and getting more handsome every day. We have some younger silkies and I'm sure a few of them will end up being roosters.

The only positive thing is, they are priced higher than the average rooster so maybe nobody will be interested (and I'll get to keep them).

My sweet Leo Pierre

Here is a link to my Craigslist post in case anyone wants to see more pictures. https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3414269318/6aviw

Why don't you keep him and breed him to the blue? She's too mean to him? I wouldn't let him go, you'll regret it since you like him so much. And, you can still show him, even if you don't breed him. He's a beauty! OH- I just read the ad- the crowing. So sorry

 

[moomoodiddy]

Do you put apple cider vinegar in their water?
If not you definitely should. Cocci is in every bird's intestines, but when they show signs of it, they have an overloaded system.

is the regular acv at grocery stores unpasturized

 

[moomoodiddy]

When and what should I start feeding silkie chicks other things than poultry food?

anytime and any fruits veggies bread....

 

[CALI CHICK]

Why don't you keep him and breed him to the blue? She's too mean to him? I wouldn't let him go, you'll regret it since you like him so much. And, you can still show him, even if you don't breed him. He's a beauty! OH- I just read the ad- the crowing. So sorry

Thank you, hstlwombat. Yes, I really like him. Chances are, I'll get to keep him because people around here probably won't pay $50 for both roosters. The most I've ever gotten for a silkie roo was $15. It's mostly my 11 year old son that is complaining about him crowing so early in the morning. (

Sometimes it's 2:30 or 4:30 am) Maybe I should get him some earplugs!!

I'm really hoping that he'll breed Mysty Blue........he's sure tried. I've seen both roosters on top of her, but her eggs are unfertile. Mysty Blue is so goofy. She'll stand up to him and peck as high as she can reach (which is his chest). I know she doesn't hurt him, but he kindly bows away and leaves her alone. I suppose it's better that she is dominant rather than getting over-breed by both boys.

Mysty Blue and Leo Pierre are both the sweetest chickens. They are the ones that run up to see me whenever I'm near their pen. They wait by my feet for their turn to be picked up and cuddled. I know Mysty Blue thinks I'M the top rooster, but I just can't ignore her.