SILKIES Anyone?????

[Up-the-Creek]

What would be the better way to go, as far as quality,...buy eggs and hatch them out or order day olds from the hatchery??? I mean I know it would probably be a better bargain for the hatchery, but what about the quality??? Any input?

I cannot wait to get some,

...they would be a great conversation piece when the relatives come down from the big city!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Purchase from a breeder==you'll get much better quality--even if you go for pet quality

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Silkies are Awesome birds! They are just the sweetest things ever. The one thing I found out about them is that they don't do well trying to add them to an already existing flock of hens. They get picked on way to much and I couldn't handle it. They are getting a coop all to themselves! Mine are always nice when I add more birds with them tho

Just big sweet hearts!

 

[lichick28]

Last Fall in was sitting on my front steps with my Willow on my lap when a neighbor started talking to me. My Willow started chirping away. He jumped and said "what is that a cat?" I couldnt stop laughing

 

[kees]

I haven't used a hatchery to get my Silkies. One reason is because I can't order 25 birds at a time!

Suzy

 

[oparea]

I got mine from meyer hatchery, the white ones are pretty typey.

 

[ra]

I want a couple too! I can't wait and I'm having trouble finding some in my area. I would love to have some bearded ones! My feed store is getting some in but not till the end of April!! I hate to wait that long! Anyone know of a breeder in NW Arkansas or in SW Mo?

Adrianna

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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You don't have to order 25 birds at a time for all hatcheries. I know My Pet Chicken you can order as little as 3 depending where you are or get chicks from Ideal. At Ideal you have to pay a minimum of 24 dollars, not 25 chicks.