Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[chickengr]

I do, it can walk well it's just has it's neck a little crooked when it's standing and then when it goes to preen itself it can't seem to and that's the pictures I posted. I think I'm going to try to save it because there's a possibility that I can. I'd never forgive myself if I killed it without trying.

wry neck needs vitamins and some time. totally curable (in my experience).

 

[CSolis]

I do, it can walk well it's just has it's neck a little crooked when it's standing and then when it goes to preen itself it can't seem to and that's the pictures I posted. I think I'm going to try to save it because there's a possibility that I can. I'd never forgive myself if I killed it without trying.

In case you haven't seen my thread, here's a post about Mr T.. he definitely had a bad case of wry neck.. (At least that's what I think it was) He's almost mature now, and except for goofy posture when crowing he's perfectly normal..
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/its-a-family-affair-at-our-place.1540488/post-25994366

 

[CSolis]

Meet #1,,, #2 and 3 are still in the incubator.. Had to take the older siblings out that were piling in on mom nightly and stick them next door... 2 other siblings sleep with dad so they stayed..

 

[kurby22]

do they ship to europe?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

I little black baby finally hatched

 

[CSolis]

Took #2 out to mom this morning while waiting on #3 to hatch..I held the lil thing in my hands and mom came running over to inspect the baby... Placed it in the nest, and mom went right in and covered it up.. Poof Poof is a great mom..
And finally #3 is here.. Talk about a vaulted skull and a half! This is definitely a Puff Meister Baby! 3/4 silkie, 1/4 EE

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Sometimes extra vitamins and nutrition for the parents can make a huge difference in hatchability too. I find my silkies really need added vitamins fairly often or I start getting issues with hatchability.

@LynnaePB what vitamins do you use? I have a poultry multivitamin I can add to their water. I add it daily when I have chicks but I will start adding for grown ups in one of their waterers to help boost them ready for hatching season.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Oww

Meet #1,,, #2 and 3 are still in the incubator.. Had to take the older siblings out that were piling in on mom nightly and stick them next door... 2 other siblings sleep with dad so they stayed..View attachment 3224850View attachment 3224851

So sweet I love how dad help out too!

 

[kurby22]

@LynnaePB what vitamins do you use? I have a poultry multivitamin I can add to their water. I add it daily when I have chicks but I will start adding for grown ups in one of their waterers to help boost them ready for hatching season.

I think she said she uses Poultry Cell? I am thinking about buying some of it too. Nutridrench just doesn't seem to cut it in my experience!

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I think she said she uses Poultry Cell? I am thinking about buying some of it too. Nutridrench just doesn't seem to cut it in my experience!

@LynnaePB
I use Anitone which is used for a wide range of animals though not just chickens, only one available here in store but I probably should try find a different brand online for just poultry.. ingredients list...