silkie hens

I have two silkie hens and one is older than the other. So when the older one goes to lay her eggs the younger one sits by her and doesn’t leave. The younger one hasn’t started laying eggs yet she just sits there. I just want to know if it’s normal for silkies to do this? Or if it’s because...

We have 2 silkie hens that are sitting on eggs. Our chickens currently share a pen with our ducks (we had them separate, and the chickens decided to move in with the ducks instead). I'm wondering once the chicks hatch if the ducks will bother them, or if mama hen will keep them safe if there is...

Hello I’m looking to rehome me 3 pet silkie hens! I live in the Bay Area and am currently in a tight situation. I am moving all the way to Idaho in a few months where I will be needing to be in a rental for a little while. I have not found anyone who allows chickens. I have tried and thought of...

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 all! I have gone through my grow out/breeder pens and have 7 silkie girls available to new homes :) 1blue hen 1yr 8mo. And 2 blue partridge hens 1yr. $60 for 3 2 non bearded blue partridge /partridge 5-7 mo. $50 for both 2 blue partridge pullets 7mo. $60 for both Some are laying now Hens...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? New. We got two Silkie hens, a black and a white, in April. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Two (3) What breeds do you have? Both Silkies. We are looking for one or two additional hens in colors other than the two we...