This is Jerrie the Cornish Cross
I never intended to keep her. At barely 1 week she was crushed under a waterer and broke her leg as a result
I ended up taking her home from work. She was a runt that grew slowly. Post recovery she would often perch on my boot as I did my morning chicken...
Welcome to the °˖✧ Starstruck Silkie Shack ✧˖°
Featuring stories and pictures of my wonderful silkies! There are still some standard chickens in the flock but the forum will be mostly for the silkies✨
Introductions:
1. Larry (♂️) - Hatched September 4th, 2021. He got a cut at the base of his...
Oh absolutely. I never really expected him to make it to his first birthday with how far behind he was. Tried giving him the best life I could regardless
At least Creampuff is doing well, each day she seems to put on more weight. I should really try and get a picture of her with a regular-sized...
Big Cheese passed away at 5 months old last night. When I let out the young silkies yesterday morning I could tell it was his last day. Around 5pm he perked up a little and was walking around with the other silkies, the clarity before they pass away.
Took some pictures and pet him for a little...
Oops, forgot to add those
Rhode Island Red (♀️) - Rudie, ex-battery hen, turned 1 yr old this spring. Had a bad leg injury when I got her. Very friendly, brown egg layer. A little bald at the moment thanks to a young rooster
Jersey Giant (♀️) - Big Betsy, hatched Apil 17, 2022, 1 yr old...
Ended up getting Rooster Booster Poultry Cell, mixed some into their food. 3mL in about 2-3 cups of feed. I think I'll probably try giving it via syringe. Probably 1mL since they're so small?
Size comparison pic