- Oct 24, 2008
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As some of you know, my pet silkie hen was eaten by something last november and I was completely heartbroken. now, I don't know if I want more. I really really WANT them, but do I want to go through that again? finding my beloved pet's half eaten, headless body in my yard isn't very fun. silkies are NOT the smartest chickens and the white ones are too much of an easy target for predators. My little roo has wandered off into the bean fields around dusk and has stayed out at night a couple nights. It's a miracle he's still alive.
So, is that just the white ones? Would a darker color lessen their chances of being eaten? Is there anything to do to help them to see better and still show them? we don't have anything set up (and we can't, really) for a separate flock. Or should I just be happy with my other bantams who can fly out of harm's way?
So, is that just the white ones? Would a darker color lessen their chances of being eaten? Is there anything to do to help them to see better and still show them? we don't have anything set up (and we can't, really) for a separate flock. Or should I just be happy with my other bantams who can fly out of harm's way?