Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[chickengr]

So I had to share with the Silkie lovers…I had the opportunity to acquire a couple of older pullets from a local breeder and I took it…it’s so hard to find for sure pullet silkies. I’ve only had them a couple of days and they’re a bit freaked out, but I know it’s tougher when they’re a bit older. They’ll be in quarantine for awhile in my dining room, and I’m being extra careful since my flock is just getting over fowl pox. Sia got to spend some time out front this morning and she perked up a lot. They’re both so sweet I hope they get along well with Betty and Fuzzy!

Meet Sia -

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And Cher -

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in my experience those fluffy butts are well protected from mosquitoes and not prone to fowl pox.

 

[kurby22]

in my experience those fluffy butts are well protected from mosquitoes and not prone to fowl pox.

That’s good to know! My other two silkies actually haven’t gotten the dry pox either so you might be correct!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

It's hard rehoming a rooster and I'm not even askin for $

You gotta do glamor shots of him.. neckties, stuffed animals, effects!!

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

You gotta do glamor shots of him.. neckties, stuffed animals, effects!!

And hats!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Speaking of integrating...so the babies will be 9 weeks old Monday and integration is getting better. Mango had to be isolated cause he was pouncing on Grayson unmercifully like he was trying to kill him between his claws and his beak!
Yesterday I couldn't get him so I monitored them off and on all day and seemed like everything went well - NO BLOOD!
With more winter weather headed our way I got sidetracked last night and remembered the babies were in the run with the big ones at 6 when I was in Walmart checkout!
I got home and found chickens asleep everywhere like little statues...I felt like such a horrible chicken mom!
I gotta get them integrated asap!
How do yall know when it is ok to put them in the same coop without worrying they will hurt em?
I do have Mango up to be re-homed I just cant keep risking his unpredictable nature with humans and the babies!

With mine, i did the look and Don't touch for a couple weeks, then play dates a few times, and then ...zero issues. I'll do that again this time. The silkies are just soooo tiny compared to the big polish, even the polkie. I might separate them longer. But the D'uccles are so sweet, i might not need to.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

And hats!

And pics of him sleeping on your lap AND looking out for ladies

 

[AngBantamLuv]

And pics of him sleeping on your lap AND looking out for ladies

And wrapped in a baby blanket and getting kisses

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

And wrapped in a baby blanket and getting kisses

And his crest in a hair tie and bows.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

With mine, i did the look and Don't touch for a couple weeks, then play dates a few times, and then ...zero issues. I'll do that again this time. The silkies are just soooo tiny compared to the big polish, even the polkie. I might separate them longer. But the D'uccles are so sweet, i might not need to.

Well we've been doin all that for a couple weeks at least. I just have silkies and satin silkies too...I'm just a worry wart I'm bout.to believe!

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Yall are right! That's what I need to do!
I'll see if my daughter will take pics n me work with Mango!