I think it would be better to introduce silkies along with others(breeds) about the same age. - so they can grow up with each other . The "but" is silkies are one of the most difficult to sex breeds there are. Generally you can't accurately sex them before 4-5 mos. of age. But some take...
Chicken Pickin, I've never seen a comb like that - it's massive, looks like it exploded across his face. Maybe it's just the angle. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. Mine is enormous combs AND mulberry colored rather than black. I think it detracts greatly from a silkie head...
Fancychooklady, oh my, poor little silkie. That SLW offender needed a good . I think coming home to 6 broodies and 30 eggs, would have put some chicken folks back in the hospital. When broodies go broody - seems like all do so. On other threads they are going crazy trying to break a...
Salt and Pepper hatchery silkies probably have the "broodiness" bred out of them. Hatcheries don't want broodies sitting around, they want eggs for their massive incubators and and /or eggs to sell. While broodies are sitting on their eggs , they stop laying eggs until they have...
I did put "open mouth disease," in the search box and several things popped up. So I guess it does exist but, maybe is more commonly known by some other name.
I'm sorry I have never heard of that - have you posted in detail at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread. You might even put that term "open mouth disease" in the search box for information
Maybe the chick just had a rougher start than the others. Just be sure the others don't trample him, till he builds strength. eating and drinking are very good signs.
Obviously a chick alien egg from outer space was deposited under your broodie. I would keep that adorable chick under tight wraps till you find out it's true purpose on this planet.
What a little doll baby.
As to bathing a silkie, someone did a thread with photos(maybe video) of "Bathing & Grooming a Silkie for show." It was very thorough step by step and included how to make whites, look whiter etc.