Why is my Silkie sneezing?
One cause of sneezing and cold- like symptoms in poultry can be all of the dust that can collect in a coop. Chickens can cough, splutter and get watery eyes if they breath too much dust in. Dust can come from the pine shaving you use as bedding or just from the dander on the birds themselves.
How long does it take for Silkie chickens to mature?
At what age are Silkies full grown? Silkie hens or pullets generally mature around 8-10 months and cockerels about 10-12 months. They hit their full size around 4 to 5 months and get their first real adult set of feathers about this time as well.
How do I get my Silkie chicken ready for a show?
First we let them presoak in a bucket filled with several inches of warm water and soap ( ivory soap or blue ribbon). Even presoaking for a few minutes softens the feet and vents up really well. Next step is in the tub,wet thoroughly with the sprayer,soap up and rinse,just like washing the dog.
Why do chickens sneeze and cough?
A sneezing chicken may indicate a serious health problem with your bird. Cold like symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, sneezing and also trouble breathing should not be taken lightly. In poultry, symptoms of sneezing or wheezing are the result of a bacterial infection, known as Chicken Respiratory Disease (CRD).
What does a show quality Silkie look like?
They should be held horizontally and not droop. The wing should be flat against the body and not stick out. The entire body of the silkie should be covered in abundant fluff and the wings should be ragged, almost shredded or tattered looking.
What Colours do silkie chickens come in?
There are eight recognized colors: black, blue, buff, gray, partridge, self-blue, splash and white. Are they related to Showgirl chickens? Yes – a showgirl is the result of crossing a Silkie with a Naked Neck.
Do female Silkies have blue ears?
Pale blue earlobes are not uncommon in chicken breeds, but the Silkies’ turquoise earlobes are unique. Not known is whether this color results from an interaction of earlobe pigmentation with the Silkie’s black skin and, if so, what the earlobes’ base color actually is.
Do all Silkies have blue ears?
Silkie Chickens’ Ears are Turquoise The earlobes of these birds are what truly make them stand out. We thought something was wrong with our Silkie rooster when we noticed his ears were turning blue. In fact, they were bright turquoise!
Do Silkies breed true to color?
Silkie genetics work like all other poultry color genetics. The exception is that not every color is accepted as standard. There are only 7 recognised colors of Silkies; buff, blue, black, splash, partridge, Gray, and of course white. If you like competition, raise the white variety.
