chestnutmare Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It's not sad at all. We could be thinking of worse things couldn't we?! I have to say, I never thought I'd be this interested in chickens. But there are so many different types to admire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It's not sad at all. We could be thinking of worse things couldn't we?! I have to say, I never thought I'd be this interested in chickens. But there are so many different types to admire. True. There is so much to learn. It's a lovely hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 OH scoleded me just the other day for 'having a head full of chickens' - made me laugh. As my hair gets more and more frizzly I think he could have a point Chestnutmare - go for it. Regular sized Silkies do not seem to be all that common. I'm As for the colours could they be chocolate and perhaps cuckoo? Neither colours are standardised but some people are trying to breed them and are selling on very nice birds that just happen not to be quite the right colours. If you look on the Silkie club Website you might see these colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shona Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I paid £20 each for my 2 white Silkies and £30 for my partridge one, if this helps. I also joined the Silkie Club of Great Britain, fantastic pictures on their website and lots of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I paid £30 a pullet for my Gold Bearded Silkies The lady also breeds white, red marked white, red, red partridge, gold partridge, brown partridge, some bearded some unbearded £15-£20 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 As with all things, prices seem to be going up (partly because of increased feed costs). I paid £25 for my first Silkie (little gold Dolly) and £35 for my latest (little Dinky who was supposedly chocolate but became black after her first moult ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks CC. I looked at the website - there's a club?! Uh oh... I think the silkies I saw were chocolate coloured. I remember them as being brown. If my OH was with me with his phone I'd have got him to take pics to show but I was on my own. Thanks for the info shona and squiffs. I'm loving this thread. I can't just buy a couple at the pet shop if the fancy takes me (which is a shame as I'm always browsing). I have a small WIR and I wouldn't be happy putting any more in there. So that would mean purchasing another Eglu and I think taking another shed down and buying another WIR. I may have been thinking about this lately... because I was thinking I could buy another Eglu to go in the currently WIR and I have my run and extension that I was using for my . Does anyone follow me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Chestnutmare, if I wasn't in Tenerife I'd go to Zoars and have a look As for shows.... Welsh fed was a few weeks ago, welsh national is Jan 15th (but I'm going to the northern on the same day, as a better show) Reading is the last weekend in Feb and I'll be going You know I have 6 Silkies, you are welcome to come up and see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Chestnutmare, if I wasn't in Tenerife I'd go to Zoars and have a look As for shows.... Welsh fed was a few weeks ago, welsh national is Jan 15th (but I'm going to the northern on the same day, as a better show) Reading is the last weekend in Feb and I'll be going You know I have 6 Silkies, you are welcome to come up and see them But I bet you're happier to be in Tenerife than Zoars! What happens at the Reading show? I know, I have to come and see you soon! Double booked myself last time . We'll arrange something when you're back from sunny Tenerife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Chestnutmare, you can't miss the Reading show! So many chooks you'll not know what to do . I was spell bound this year and OH could scarcely get me out of there BUT . . . there won't necessarily be any Silkies for sale (though there will be lots on show). Also the POL hens on sale tend to be sold with a cockerel If you go for those choccy chooks then be warned - they may go black - but they are still really adorable. Here's one to get you in the mood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shona Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oh Cheakychook, just seen the pic of your black silkie, she's absolutely gorgeous, I so want one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Ah how lovely is your silkie?! And I am also loving your pink glug and grub - I love pink! I think black is a lovely colour (goes nicely with the pink). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oh Cheakychook, just seen the pic of your black silkie, she's absolutely gorgeous, I so want one!!!! Me too. I would love to see one in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The good thing about silkies is, they're handbag hens, so any shade will go well with pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The good thing about silkies is, they're handbag hens, so any shade will go well with pink So true, so true!! Okay, order me one of each colour. And I'll need another glug and grub (in pink please), oh yeah, I'll need a new eglu too ( )... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The good thing about silkies is, they're handbag hens, so any shade will go well with pink So true, so true!! Okay, order me one of each colour. And I'll need another glug and grub (in pink please), oh yeah, I'll need a new eglu too ( )... new? new to you! we got 2 pink eglus on ebay all the more reason to buy one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not enough chickens Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 i bought 12 eggs off of ebay for £20 had 4 hatch all different colours have since bought a incubator and hatched my own eggs, silkies have now taken over as i have 14 9 of which are very cute very fluffy babies, they are pretty expensive to buy of a shop or breeder, but i much prefer hand rearing mine, they are my babies and i love everyone of them , new to the site so have no idea how i would show pics, silkies are my fave chicken of all as they are so friendly and love t sit with me and have a good cuddle trouble is i want one of every colour lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Welcome to the forum not enough chickens. There is information on how to post photos on the top of this page. Have you planned what you will do with any boys that have hatched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not enough chickens Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 hi, thanks for your help, havent really decided what to do with any boys , they are to youing to tell at the mo i have 3 already so i def cant keep any more, so regretably it will be free adds gumtree or auction, dont want to get rid of any of my babies but needs must, heres hoping their all girls so i can keep them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Welcome to the forum not enough chickens. I went back to the pet shop today. The silkies there are definitely brown in colour. One is a cockerel the other a hen. They are lovely but I'm sticking to my plan of getting bantams next. I wouldn't mind a 'little' silkie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Was talking to a friend tonight about hens...I could see her eyes glaze over ...However she told me that the father of a girl she works with has Silkies. I am beyond excited She will find out on Monday where they got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Was talking to a friend tonight about hens...I could see her eyes glaze over ...However she told me that the father of a girl she works with has Silkies. I am beyond excited She will find out on Monday where they got them. OOo! Get some silkies then post loads of pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 OOo! Get some silkies then post loads of pictures!! I will try my very best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 So LolaLayla are you getting your silkies? I know what everyone means by a sudden need to have one of each colour. I've put my name down for a blue Silkie for next year - that's if the breeder remembers (And I have to confess that I do rather like my girly pink glug and grub. My girls get everything in pink including food shovel and tub trug while I get pinny and gloves all in pink ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (And I have to confess that I do rather like my girly pink glug and grub. My girls get everything in pink including food shovel and tub trug while I get pinny and gloves all in pink ) I'm impressed. You're one cool chicken owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
