Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[MysteryChicken]

Floofs mother. Her name is Poof.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Floof's size so far.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Floof's size so far.
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What an amazing chicken!!

 

[MysteryChicken]

What an amazing chicken!!

Thanks.

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Okay everyone...the first chick has hatched!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Okay everyone...the first chick has hatched!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

How super sweet!! Congratulations!!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Okay everyone...the first chick has hatched!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

Yay!

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Unfortunately not really cold hardy breeds, what temp are we talking? Cause they have fluff for feathers, so it doesnt keep heat in well.

Like - 15 to -20.

 

[chickengr]

So exciting! I find with Silkie eggs, you can already see signs of development by the 3rd or 4th day.
Can’t wait to see chicks from your Chiquita. She’s such a gorgeous color, something between a buff and a partridge.

I didn't see development so early but luckily I didn't throw them away.

 

[chickengr]

Here's the latest pictures of my brood. I moved them into the brooder with a MHP. They were in the sunroom but I felt like it was far too cold in there so we moved the brooder pen into the dining room. Chicks have been relatively active today but I feel too cruddy to go get some decent pictures. Maybe tomorrow....

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ETA - see the dark chick with the yellow spot on its head? That chick came from a Blue Andalusian mama but I'm wondering if dad could be my CCLB roo... If so, then maybe he is autosexed with a spot? Would be interesting to see if the prediction comes true....

I don't think non barred hen can produce autosexed chicks.