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I got a few sick/injured chicks from local feed store and told them to let me know if they get/have more sick/injured chicks. The last chicks, group A, (2 weeks before the new group) had coccidia and vitamin B12 deficiency. Group B (current chicks) Chick 1 : curled foot (it’s taped and...

This chick came from the pulley bin from a feed store. Are sapphire Gems still sexed linked and if so does this make this chick a cockerel??

Have a starlight Easter egger<3 curious if anyone has one that started out like this little grey one. Is it normal for this one’s comb to be so prominent if she’s suppose to be a pullet? Would love to see your starlights and thoughts on this one!

So start I did not intend to bring phone chicks. I went to the local feed store and brought home 4 chicks (3 I knew that were injured and one seemingly healthy one). 1 was dying on the way home and did … despite the sugar water and heat (I stopped along the way). Now 3 The seemingly...

First time a predator has gotten to my flock. Luckily my silkies were taken in (they normally come in before dusk as they do not go in the hen house on their own) but my guineas were roosting in the rafters. In the rain a little after 8(8:15/8:30) at night something went into the hen house...

Looking for for advice and guidance. I have 2 Americana’s (EE) one who is a crossbeak and the other for a buddy (unfortunately they are now flighty after giving way the other chicks … they were very friendly in a big group… looking to add a couple more to help 🙈😭) I was doing a lot of mash...

My Silkie journey is full of roosters lol …n but I sure love them all! I’m looking at getting more hens but not sure when or how without adding more roos. Little Theodora is the definition of a little lady <3 King Chester I picked out when he was 1 to 5 days old. He kept trying to hide under...

what do gender do you think little Blue is? So far no crowing and is 3 months old. Chester and Johnny Bravo (once Eleanor and hatch mate of Blue) started crowing at 2 months give or take a week.

Have cute little chicks I'd like to find a good home for. They were listed as americaunas pullets but after further research they look like Easter Eggers. They are 2 weeks and very sweet. I'm in the south hills of Pittsburgh but would be willing to potentially travel to an amazing home. They...

Got some americaunas from a feed store (said they use local farmers). Is this light one a cockerel? (Said they checked three different times to assess for pullets and they all passed all three times ). The light one is just walking a little straight and is larger than the rest. Also what will...

How do you detour a hawk or make rhe hawk move on? Looking to hear what worked for you

My oldest chick has coccidia... I suspected for a few weeks as she had diarrhea on and off but never blood. Last night she had blood and yesterday she was very still and slept instead of eating. Today I gave corrid and have been giving her water and food with a syringe. She has been with me on...

I am questioning if one my silkies is actually a silkie. I knew my one chick wasn't silkie show worthy as she (fingers crossed) has the wrong skin, beak and eye color. In one of chicken groups some one posted their polish chicks and well they look just like this light colored "silkie"! What...

I am questioning if one my silkies is actually a silkie. I knew my one chick wasn't silkie show worthy as she (fingers crossed) has the wrong skin, beak and eye color. In one of chicken groups some one posted their polish chicks and well they look just like this light colored "silkie"! What...

I am questioning if one my silkies is actually a silkie. I knew my one chick wasn't silkie show worthy as she has the wrong skin, beak and eye color. In one of chicken groups some one posted their polish chicks and well they look just like this light colored "silkie"! What do you think...

Sick day with these little floof balls

Putting together a chicken kit. What medications do you have on hand for your birds? Go to de-wormers, antibiotics ect Thank you for sharing!

Would love to hear any and all advice on raising silkies.... when do you let yours outside? How often do you treat for parasites.. what do you use.. food recommendations ect.... they are so cuddly and am very excited!!

Just for fun. Behavior wise they act like hens .. time will definitely tell! Charlotte -Chocolate Theodora- White Eleanor- Party/splash Baby Blue (Bee Bee) -Blue Eleanor has light eyes and yellow beak which I found pretty interesting as I know these are not a desirable traits

Looking for bearded silkie chicks near the pittsburgh area (willing to travel)