bongkaz
In the Brooder
- Feb 10, 2015
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Can I keep my lonely silkie with 2 wyandottes
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Silkie
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Hello there and welcome to BYC!
Yes you can, however watch that they don't bully her. Silkies are often targets because they look different and are slower than other birds. Cut the hair out of her eyes so she can see better for defending herself.
Mix her in by keeping her in a cage around these other birds for several weeks. Everybody sees, nobody touches. They can get to know each other from behind wire. Then in 3 or 4 weeks you can mix her in. Add more food and watering stations in case they guard these areas and starve her out. And if they do start picking on her, you may not be able to keep her with them.
Good luck and welcome to our flock!
Yes you can, however watch that they don't bully her. Silkies are often targets because they look different and are slower than other birds. Cut the hair out of her eyes so she can see better for defending herself.
Mix her in by keeping her in a cage around these other birds for several weeks. Everybody sees, nobody touches. They can get to know each other from behind wire. Then in 3 or 4 weeks you can mix her in. Add more food and watering stations in case they guard these areas and starve her out. And if they do start picking on her, you may not be able to keep her with them.
Good luck and welcome to our flock!
Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! 
If integration goes well, I am sure your silkie will love having company
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