squiffs Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I live on the south coast, it's frequently extremely windy - worthing is hugely popular with kite surfers - some of them even try and jump over worthing pier with a decent gust and a good wave height. Our weather is terribly capricious. Torrential rain, high winds, the sea froze a couple of times over last winter, snow, everything. I'm pretty sure my silkies will be okay. They brace themselves against the winds, and they take shelter when it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Silkies dont do well in the wet and windy weather, they are often too scatty to take cover and take ages to dry once wet which leaves them prone to chills. apart from that they are pretty robust little things Apart from anything a tatty looking silkie (or any breed with special feathers or fluffy feet) is a really sad sight and although they may cope with it they dont exactly thrive If you have a sheltered run and keep it clean you would be ok though These literally wont touch the ground here, they have a big hutch inside a stable which they will live in permenantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 An acquaintance keep mini-silkies for showing, she keeps them indoors, on deep litter for just that reason - she refers to them as 'high maintenance princesses' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Sounds like I would need to alter my set up to keep them, but it would not be impossible to do........they just look so lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 There is a Scottish event for Silkies on the Silkie club pages, so it must be possible, but I suspect they are kept inside. Tasha - your trio look stunning - real fluff bumpkins, just like the Silkies on the Silkie club site. Am I allowed to ask where you got them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 There is a Scottish event for Silkies on the Silkie club pages, so it must be possible, but I suspect they are kept inside. Great. Thanks for that info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Tasha - your trio look stunning - real fluff bumpkins, just like the Silkies on the Silkie club site. Am I allowed to ask where you got them from? They are Tinson and Hidden birds, they win all over the place and very deservedly with their beautiful and immaculately presented birds http://www.exhibitionsilkies.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Oh your minature silkies are absolutely stunning & cute! No way could you have refused those! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Miniature white bearded Silkies! They are teeny tiny and totally enchanting. They are! btw Is that what you are going to call them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Golly, did you go all the way to Derbyshire to get them, Tasha? Well they sure look worth it Are you going to show them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
