Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[PioneerChicks]

I got crappy ones from Ideal. I only kept 3 hens and upon close inspection the one is missing toes, and the lavender had huge pigment holes on her feet. All 3 aren't the best looking birds or a good representation of the breed.

My others are the offspring from breeders who show. Shipped eggs are awful but i did get a pair of really nice birds.

Thank you, and sorry your others weren't very good quality.

 

[Ribh]

Psst... read the first post. We are here to say the positives about them... very sorry you don’t think they’re good for your flock.

Plus there’s already a thread to say why you don’t like them.

I read, I am being positive. I'm supporting your right to like them & have them in your flock.

 

[AlleysChicks]

I wish the broodiness would stop. I dont have a roo in with my girls currently, so none of their eggs are fertile. So I've been putting some cochin silkie cross eggs under them to see if they were fertile. 7 more eggs to go.

These chicks will be hard feathered or frizzled. And potentially sex linked also. Here's hoping for all girls!

 

[PioneerChicks]

Those are so cute!

 

[AlleysChicks]

Thank you, and sorry your others weren't very good quality.

I should have known better but I was in a rush. I had the breeders eggs in the incubator and only 1 hatched perfectly. The 2nd I didn't think would live as he had a huge amount of yolks unabsorbed. I've learned from it for sure.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This boy would make a good flock protector, he'll attack me if he thinks I'm intruding, or hurting his ladies.

He needs a new home, or else he'll become soup.

 

[Claires Poultry]

Y'all have very pretty Silkies!

 

[AlleysChicks]

Those are so cute!

Thank you!

 

[Kiki]

One of my favorite pullets...
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Aww she is cute.

 

[PioneerChicks]

This boy would make a good flock protector, he'll attack me if he thinks I'm intruding, or hurting his ladies.View attachment 1919640 He needs a new home, or else he'll become soup.

Sounds a little creepy. I hope my roos defend my flock (from predators, not me).