Silkie thread!

[NNYchick]

I had 2 hens hatch one chick. I brought a broody( I chose the broody thechick was under when I went out) the chick that hatched on Thursday in the house because it is below zero out and every time I went in the coop the chick was under the hen but chirping loudly I have also not seen the chick eat yet every time the hen would call it to eat it just went under her. How long can they be in the house before I have to worry about integration issues? I’ve never removed my broodies from the flock before.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Pictures taken before they were put outside.

Silver the silver partridge cockerel:

Lavender the lavender pullet:

Goldie Locks the black with gold pullet:

Chocolate the partridge with chocolate cockerel:

All 4 are around 15 weeks or so.

 

[Alexandra33]

Prefacing this by saying....I'm fully aware the lack of quality presented by these hatchery Silkies.

Anyhow, is there a specific variety my Redhead fits into, or is he unrecognized? Asking out of curiosity.

Chick down color:

~Alex

 

[Stacyoung13]

Prefacing this by saying....I'm fully aware the lack of quality presented by these hatchery Silkies.

Anyhow, is there a specific variety my Redhead fits into, or is he unrecognized? Asking out of curiosity.
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~Alex

you definitely have some beautiful birds.

 

[Stacyoung13]

Prefacing this by saying....I'm fully aware the lack of quality presented by these hatchery Silkies.

Anyhow, is there a specific variety my Redhead fits into, or is he unrecognized? Asking out of curiosity.
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~Alex

As for quality, I believe that lies in the eyes of the beholder.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Prefacing this by saying....I'm fully aware the lack of quality presented by these hatchery Silkies.

Anyhow, is there a specific variety my Redhead fits into, or is he unrecognized? Asking out of curiosity.
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~Alex

He would be a partridge, just not to standard of perfection for showing. He is a very beautiful boy tho none the less.

 

[Alexandra33]

you definitely have some beautiful birds.

As for quality, I believe that lies in the eyes of the beholder.

You're so sweet....thanks a bunch.

In relation to the SOP, Redhead's a far cry from perfect. Doesn't stop me from thinking he's adorable. I'm not interested in showing, anyway.

He would be a partridge, just not to standard of perfection for showing. He is a very beautiful boy tho none the less.

Someone else had a similar take. Partridge, then. Thank you so much!

~Alex

 

[NNYchick]

I have found a great winter supplement for greens and give them an activity. This alfalfa is great very green and leafy very little stems and tough parts. My Silkies love scratching in a pile for all the leafs. I’m always on the search for good treats to supplement for lack of anything green in our long winter.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/atlantic-hay-alfalfa-20-lb?cm_vc=-10005

 

[kellyloveschad]

So some how in -50 degree weather my black silkie not on hides eggs but hatches them.. they are in the house now tho..lol

 

[KikiDeAnime]

So some how in -50 degree weather my black silkie not on hides eggs but hatches them.. they are in the house now tho..lol

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Very cute!