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LadiesAndJane said:
Bantam coop integration is complete!
So both Hanabi and Himawari slept in the coop the past 2 nights with the others. Himawari found a pocket in the side of a brick to sleep in. She is 8 weeks old now and prefers to sleep behind or under things. I think she feels safer that way. Though none of the others are harrasing her. Must be instinct still at this age.
We added a little Shetland Hen, Fiona, to the bantam coop. Unexpected addition, but she assimilated easily. She is small and very mild mannered like a silkie, though apparently Eko was unaware that this little wisp has a Scottish temperament when needed. He tried to show her that he is the boss, and she let him know otherwise! He has not bothered her since. 🤣
Bantam chicks were in chill mode for the most part while the big girls were out "free ranging".
Astrid at 12 weeks, is already bigger than any of my adult hens other than my Wyandotte, Rosie. She and a little Olive Egger, Aiya, will be moving to the layer coop in the next few weeks, so integration continues!😊
I also picked up two beautiful Marans pullets, that are still in quarantine, yet un-named. One is a lavender Marans, other is a BCM, around 4-5 months of age. From a breeder with very dark eggs, so looking forward to that in a few months.🥰
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The littles checking out Frankie!
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Kinoko now at almost 5 months. Love her green sheened feathers.🥰
Aiya, olive egger to the left and Amai behind her.
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Amai hanging out with Fiona
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Himawari somehow gets up on top of the A-Frame, but then can not figure out how to get down again, so has to be rescued.😊
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Standard girls chilling out. All the same age, Astrid is almost twice the others size!
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Eko sleeping. He is 3 months old now, expect him to crow anytime!🤣
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The Bobblehead twins, Elvis and Artemis. Crests are a bit dirty from the rain.
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Kana coming to see what I am doing.
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I always enjoy chicken TV!😊
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They are all sooo beautiful!!
 
I’m thinking about getting a buff silkie pullet from my cousin to give to my niece ( I’ll still be taking care of her. My niece is only 1 & a half, it’s more of an honorary thing ).

But I had a random, dumb thought: do they need to be brushed/groomed regularly?

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cluckingheck said:
I’m thinking about getting a buff silkie pullet from my cousin to give to my niece ( I’ll still be taking care of her. My niece is only 1 & a half, it’s more of an honorary thing ).

But I had a random, dumb thought: do they need to be brushed/groomed regularly?
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If they do, then mine probably aren't very fond of me 😂

As long as they have their dust bath they should be great.

I have bathed one of my silkies before (she had a heavy mite infestation and couldn't take care of herself) and man, it took me about 2 hours to get her bathed and blow dried (the blow drying took an hour and 45) but she looked beautiful after 😂
 
cluckingheck said:
I’m thinking about getting a buff silkie pullet from my cousin to give to my niece ( I’ll still be taking care of her. My niece is only 1 & a half, it’s more of an honorary thing ).

But I had a random, dumb thought: do they need to be brushed/groomed regularly?

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Nope they groom themselves. I do like to comb their heads though because some of them like it.
 
cluckingheck said:
I’m thinking about getting a buff silkie pullet from my cousin to give to my niece ( I’ll still be taking care of her. My niece is only 1 & a half, it’s more of an honorary thing ).

But I had a random, dumb thought: do they need to be brushed/groomed regularly?

silkie tax:
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I had mine in the house, and they seemed to absorb odors a lot more, so i did sink wash them. I only had enough to cover their legs, used watered down soapy dawn soap, and rinsed. I didn't immerse them because their vent will suck up the water. I used a towel to soak up the excess water after rinsing and then medium hair dryer. They were fluffy and cute!
 
cluckingheck said:
I’m thinking about getting a buff silkie pullet from my cousin to give to my niece ( I’ll still be taking care of her. My niece is only 1 & a half, it’s more of an honorary thing ).

But I had a random, dumb thought: do they need to be brushed/groomed regularly?

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I don't groom mine... They do it themselves.
Some owners like to bath them (I want to but haven't yet).
I trim the crests because some get it in their eyes
 

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