Texas

[Auntiejessi3]

Happy New Year y'all!

 

[alohapepesilkies]

I have the last BQ [Breeder Quality] White Silkie Bantam Cockerel left and he is a DNA Sexed. 2 months old. Purebred, crested, muffed, bearded, show quality lines, 5 toes each on foot, big rounded fluffy tail, turquoise earlobes, small comb, dark skin, and beak. Super friendly and sweetest. Local pickup in Austin/Buda/Kyle/San Marcos areas. DM if interested.

 

[alohapepesilkies]

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I have the last BQ [Breeder Quality] White Silkie Bantam Cockerel left and he is a DNA Sexed. 2 months old. Purebred, crested, muffed, bearded, show quality lines, 5 toes each on foot, big rounded fluffy tail, turquoise earlobes, small comb, dark skin, and beak. Super friendly and sweetest. Local pickup in Austin/Buda/Kyle/San Marcos areas. DM if interested.

I also have the last DNA Sexed BQ Blue Partridge Pullet (2 months old). Gorgeous fully feathering foot. 5 correct toes as well. DM if interested!

 

[ATXInstantFlock]

5 correct toes as well.

As someone new to chickens that knows very little about breeds and absolutely nothing about silkies, what does this mean?

 

[Squawkers]

As someone new to chickens that knows very little about breeds and absolutely nothing about silkies, what does this mean?

Having five toes is a breed trait in silkies, like black skin and walnut combs

 

[Squawkers]

This thread has pictures of their feet
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pictures-and-information-on-good-silkie-feet-please.363797/

 

[007Sean]

Is everyone ready for this coming next week cold spell? For once in a long time I'm prepared for the onslaught we're probably going to get!

 

[WingItRanch]

Is everyone ready for this coming next week cold spell? For once in a long time I'm prepared for the onslaught we're probably going to get!

Not at all! I need to wrap some pipes! I wonder if the chicken water will freeze...? Never thought I'd have to worry about that!

 

[007Sean]

Not at all! I need to wrap some pipes! I wonder if the chicken water will freeze...? Never thought I'd have to worry about that!

Usually we don't ....at least in South Texas but North Texas it's a different story. Luckily it only happens here once or twice a winter that we get really cold, fridged temperatures.

 

[NagemTX]

Where I'm at its not supposta get below freezing. I think its showing low at night of 34. But I'm somewhat ready! Got my heat lamps out for the babies that went out Christmas week. If need be I can move some back into the garage. Those I'm worried about are the OEGB. Its their first winter. I don't think its going to be a problem as we don't stay in the near freezing zone for long. *crosses fingers*