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What is the bad part about letting a Silkie hatch her own eggs? I have 5 hens and 1 rooster. One of the hens is super broody and always has been. I have an incubator going right now, but can I let her hatch a few of her own eggs?? She is sitting on 2 right now. If I let her hatch on her...

My sister picked this up at an Estate Sale. It's clean on the inside and the temp seems to be working and so is the egg turner. I'd like to try to use it but I'm seeing that people use different humidity levels for days 1-18 and days 19-21 depending on the model Hova-Bator. It doesn't have a...

I'm trying to find a thermometer and hygrometer that are reliable to put in my incubator. Every time I check Walmart, Target, Tractor Supply, etc. for either of these, they all range in degrees. For example, today I was in Tractor Supply, I looked at 4 of the EXACT same thermometer/hygrometers...

Hello, I'm in the upstate NY area (Syracuse) and I'm looking to add some paint Silkies to my Silkie flock. Does any have any paint Silkie chicks or hens for sale? I'll also consider a rooster if you have hens and/or chicks. Thanks!!

I've had my Silkies for a little over a year now. They have always been very healthy... UNTIL June 26, 2013 when I found one of my blue Silkies dead in the coop in the morning. It was not a predator as the coop was locked up and there was no blood and they couldn't get in unless they ripped...

Earlier this year, I purchased 6 white Silkie babies from a hatchery. Ends up, 4 are females and 2 are males. I am going to keep all females and only one of the males. He will be my only rooster for my entire flock of Silkies. Next year, when he is old enough, I hope to have some Silkies...

I am looking at purchasing a white Silkie hen (1.5 yrs) to add to my flock of 5 Silkies. The person selling her sent me a picture. She said she's bearded (she looks it and she is very nice looking). But all of mine have feathers on their feet and this girl doesn't. Why is this? Also, should...

I hope I am posting in the correct section for this question as it has to do with incubating eggs but also a bit of genetics. I have 5 Silkies (8.5 mos old): 1 cockerel - splash 1 pullet - black 1 pullet - buff 1 pullet - blue/partridge mixed color 1 pullet - blue/partridge mixed color They...

I'm fairly new to chickens (Silkies specifically) and I just got my first 3 eggs!! The first 2 came at the end of last week and the 3rd came today! My question is about my 3rd egg... Here's what I can tell you... 1st egg- still in coop, not cracked 2nd egg- cracked when hatched. I cracked...

I just got my first 2 Silkie eggs (one this a.m. and one 2 days ago). SO EXCITED! I would really love to hatch some but the more I read on it, it sounds kind of difficult! Another thing, I don't have an incubator (pretty pricey) and wondered if I can hatch them naturally. One of them cracked...

Hello. I have five 7 1/2 month old Silkies (4 pullets, 1 cockerel). This is my first flock and first experience with chickens. I wanted Silkies as I think they are so adorable and friendly. When I got them I knew they weren't great layers. None of them have layed as of yet. I also realize...

This morning I went out to my coop (5 Silkies) and naturally their water was frozen overnight (we're in NY). I took the frozen water and left them a bowl of water while I defrosted their water feeders in the house. I went back to the coop a few hours later and the water bowl was filled with...

I'm pretty new to the chicken world and in June 2012 I purchased seven 2 day old Silkie chicks (I was hoping for pullets but ended up with 5 cockerels and 2 pullets instead.. lol). I've already sold 3 of my cockerels and today, I took my remaining 4 to our very first Poultry Show. I know they...

I am taking my 4.5 month old Silkies to a show this Sunday. I know they are a little young, but it's my first poultry show and I'm really excited. Also, the fairgrounds (NYS) are pretty close to me (where the show is) and it's really cheap to enter! So I figured, why not. Also, I "thought" I...

Now that winter is right around the corner- ugh- I am trying to figure out what I am going to do with my Silkies. They are my first chickens and are 3 months old. Right now, they are in a coop in my backyard. Since I live in upstate NY I am getting a little scared of what I'm going to do if...

I am a first time owner of Silkies and I brought home seven "hens" on June 8th 2012 (born June 6th 2012). I ordered hens, but the other day a very strange sound came from the coop. It sounded like a kazoo. Then, a few days later, we heard it again, but it sounded more like a crow sound. Is...

Hi everyone. I have 7 little Silkies who are 8 weeks old. They are now living outside in the the pen my boyfriend made. I just bought some DE (pet approved) and I'm wondering where I need to put it. The floor of the enclosed pen is all dirt. They also have a ramp up to a "2nd floor" where...

Hi, I am showing my Silkies next month in a State Fair. They will be 3 months old and will be in the pullet age group which is separated by colors. Problem is, I can't find anything online that tells what the judge looks for at a poultry show. I'm sure quality of care must be taken into...

I have been looking into Silkies for a while. I finally found out that we can have them on our property- so yesterday I ordered 6... 2 blue, 1 black, 1 white, 1 splash, 1 red. If anyone has any tips I would appreciate it~ We are sooo excited to welcome these cuties into our family. I have 2...