Silkies

[Sandstorm]

I'm new to silkies and I was wondering if there is any special care they need? I went to my local feed store and got 5 silkies, 3 frizzled cochins and a I also ordered 4 showgirls (I pre-ordered the showgirls from a local breeder but they are still in the incubator) I heard silkies need a vitamin suppliment added to their diet. Is this true? If so how often?

I feed my chickens layer pellets (usually purina brand.) With free choice oyster shell. They get wheatgrass everyday since they can't free range. Sometimes I also throw fruits and veggies in there as well.

Also, when my showgirls arrive can I put them with the silkie chicks or should I keep them seperated for a while first? I just want to be sure they are getting the proper care.

 

[Shadowfire]

Silkies are feather-footed, so they will need deep, clean bedding, and their feathers don't lend well to wet weather when it gets cold; but other than that, they are quite hardy and easy to care for. Best of luck!

 

[Shadowfire]

Also a word on the pellets; try crumble layer as pellets are too big for their small beaks.

 

[Sandstorm]

I forgot to add my chicks are on medicated chick starter and they have some vitamins in their water for now since they are less then a week old.

 

[Shadowfire]

I forgot to add my chicks are on medicated chick starter and they have some vitamins in their water for now since they are less then a week old.

Sounds good.

 

[Malikshahzad]

I'm new to silkies and I was wondering if there is any special care they need? I went to my local feed store and got 5 silkies, 3 frizzled cochins and a I also ordered 4 showgirls (I pre-ordered the showgirls from a local breeder but they are still in the incubator) I heard silkies need a vitamin suppliment added to their diet. Is this true? If so how often?

I feed my chickens layer pellets (usually purina brand.) With free choice oyster shell. They get wheatgrass everyday since they can't free range. Sometimes I also throw fruits and veggies in there as well.

Also, when my showgirls arrive can I put them with the silkie chicks or should I keep them seperated for a while first? I just want to be sure they are getting the proper care.

Your Silkie is very cute

 

[Sandstorm]

Silkies are feather-footed, so they will need deep, clean bedding, and their feathers don't lend well to wet weather when it gets cold; but other than that, they are quite hardy and easy to care for. Best of luck!

Thank you.

 

[Sandstorm]

Your Silkie is very cute

Thank you! I tried so hard to resist them but I couldn't.. I love the one with the mohawk.

 

[Shadowfire]

They are little cuties; remember to keep us posted!