silkie chickens

My roo has wings that sort of stick out and look messy. I think some of his primary feathers are going over his secondary. I just hatched out his first chicks and the oldest (around 9-10 days) has wings that stick out. I do have 1 hen with wings that always stay a little bit open. Like she can't...

I'm sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. Feel free to move it if it is. I have a black silkie rooster. I'm getting him 3 black hens this March. If I'm correct that should result in black chicks. Lately I've been thinking of getting him like 2 hens of another color so hatching chicks...

We've been empty nesters the past four years...and in May 2021 the kids got me baby chicks!!! And thus began my adventure...

So I noticed that my one hen pants a lot? She often pants when it's not even hot outside and none of the other chickens pant just her. I'm not sure why she pants though she's in the shade and has plenty of cool water. When I listen to her it sounds like she was running or like she was hot but I...

I've recently been questioning what I feed my silkies. I normally feed laying feed and then I'll add some things like a scratch or treat mix, oyster shells, protine treats, diatomaceous earth, chick feed, and whatever fruits or veggies. But I've recently seen a lot of people talk about how they...

Hi we have 2 Silkie Roosters and 2 showgirl hens in need of Rehoming. They are hatched in our home and are super tame and friendly. Free to a wonderful new home! We live in Washington Township, NJ Bergen County area. please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.

This project is designed to create giant fluffy chickens. Who doesn't love Silkies, & wish they had some the size of Brahmas? I have both Silkies, & Brahmas, color patterns isn't a concern until Silkie feathering, 5 toes, & black skin are produced. I'll only be using my largest Silkie...

Hello! I am new to this site and these are my first silkie chicks, but I have been reading lots of things online about how it is difficult to tell their gender at a young age. I’m just curious if anyone on here thinks my black silkie will turn out to be a rooster, just based off of memory on how...

Hi! I have two beautiful Silkie hens that need a good home. Both are purebred and came from a reputable breeder in Texas. One is white while the other is buff. Born in September 2017. They are happy, spoiled hens that lay eggs very often! I am a new first time mom and am unable to provide...

Hi Everyone, I am looking to try and get to baby female Silkies for Christmas. I have wanted one for so long and they are all I and my friend want for Christmas. Please let me know where I can get find these amazing birds.

hello! I am a new chicken owner and right now I have two chickens. One hen is a silkie named Morty (she had a brother named Rick, who is enjoying his life at a friends farm being able to be loud as he pleases.) the other is a baby chick, who I feel is a hen because of the coloring on her head...

I don't know why it has taken me so long to create an account for BYC, I've been reading articles on here for years! So excited to share my chicken adventures with everyone. I've owned chickens since I can remember, but most recently I have been specializing in Silkie chickens. I had a flock for...

Is there somewhere to buy standard silkies in the U.S.? I haven't been able to find a source in my searches thus far.

Hi everyone! I was wondering what your guys thoughts were on Heat lamps? I currently have a coop of two silkie bantams and two Australorps.If you have ever seen a silkie chicken you know that that their feathers are Very different and I am afraid that my silkies will get to cold during this...