Tips and Advice for for raising Silkie chickens!

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Tips and Advice for for raising Silkie chickens! #chickens #silkies #chickenvlog #farmingvlogs

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  • @kowgyrl
    @kowgyrl 4 місяці тому +7

    This is a really really good video, very informative. Thank you for taking the time to share this knowledge!

  • @ewadyl6555
    @ewadyl6555 4 місяці тому

    I like the chicks. Please make a video about your plants and greenhouse too

  • @ashleyeastcott6429
    @ashleyeastcott6429 Місяць тому

    Do you have any advise for 8 week old chick that won’t drink

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  Місяць тому

      @@ashleyeastcott6429 try syringe feeding and giving some electrolytes… I sometimes give nutridrench.

  • @kowgyrl
    @kowgyrl 4 місяці тому +1

    You're a little hoarse, I have a little horse 🐴 (sorry, I couldn't help myself 😂) I know both you and I are about to get some scary storms right now and through the night 😱 I'll be wishing you a safe night...🙏💝

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes I’m watching the weather now… kinda scared to honest. I’m praying for you 🙏🏻

    • @kowgyrl
      @kowgyrl 4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you💕
      Same here, looks scary. I'm afraid to go to sleep until the threat of tornadoes pass.... I'll be praying for you, your family and your animals.... 🙏🙏🙏

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  4 місяці тому +1

      @@kowgyrl Yes I hate when it’s at night.

  • @MistressLupine
    @MistressLupine 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the advice thank u
    But the more and more u said “ weak “ kinda annoyed me 😅
    They are not “ weak “ they are just unlucky to be born that way. lost my grey baby 2 days ago
    She wasn’t weak, she was a super cuddly girl sweet girl; Just had an incurable respiratory infection.
    Not “ weak “ sometimes things happen, not the chicken themselves just the unlucky roll of the dice.
    U should try ur hardest to save them even if they have health issues 😭
    Every life matters, even if ur able to pop babies out super quick

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  2 місяці тому +1

      @@MistressLupine My experience is not overbreed the ‘weak’ ones just to get beautiful birds.

    • @MistressLupine
      @MistressLupine 2 місяці тому

      @@ThisOldGreenhouse yeah I’m new to breeding so I’ve been getting way to attached to them, I tried my hardest to save her life but I couldn’t
      So I made myself a promise to try my hardest to save as many of their lives as possible in honor of that baby girl

  • @wheezysqueezebox7651
    @wheezysqueezebox7651 25 днів тому +1

    Excellent advice! A must watch, for people who have Silkies!

  • @carolynthomas4527
    @carolynthomas4527 4 місяці тому +5

    I love the chicken tractor,your husband really did a super good job on this!!

  • @ladanyortiz
    @ladanyortiz Місяць тому +1

    Hi! Thank you so much for this video! Do you give the 22-24% protein food to adult silkies as well?

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  Місяць тому +1

      @@ladanyortiz Your Welcome. Yes I generally try to feed a little bit higher protein with the type of feathers they have. Keeps them looking nice and very healthy.

  • @ajalicea1091
    @ajalicea1091 3 місяці тому +1

    Are the hatchies a good place to order silkie babies?
    I'm having problems in our local area in Georgia finding quality Silkies that are a single color and mixed with another color.

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  3 місяці тому

      If you are wanting guaranteed quality Silkies I would try to find a reputable breeder. You don’t really know what you’re getting from a hatchery.

  • @MegaSpy1
    @MegaSpy1 Місяць тому

    what height do you hang nest boxes?

  • @nchechovsky8852
    @nchechovsky8852 3 місяці тому +1

    I am in East Tn too! We might be neighbors! Thank you for sharing this info! I love my silkies, only having them for a year now. I love learning better ways of caring for them.

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  3 місяці тому

      Oh nice to meet you and glad you enjoyed it. I love them too!

  • @haileyfisher7215
    @haileyfisher7215 4 місяці тому +1

    I love your videos. Speaking of feed, you mentioned Kalmbach feed. I use that brand and am currently using their full plume feathering feed. What bag specifically do you use? I am new at this and if there is a kind I don't have to mix I'd prefer that :)

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  4 місяці тому +1

      Oh thank you. Glad you are enjoying them ☺️. I’m currently using Flock maker crumbles 20% it has added vitamins. I just add treats.

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  4 місяці тому +1

      I know some people who use the Kalmbach meat bird…. It’s looks very similar nutritionally except it 22% protein. I also think the show bird one could be a good choice .. it’s 24%

    • @haileyfisher7215
      @haileyfisher7215 4 місяці тому

      @@ThisOldGreenhouse Thank you very much!!!

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  4 місяці тому

      @@haileyfisher7215 Your Welcome!

  • @ambermesser6366
    @ambermesser6366 3 місяці тому

    I'm in Loretta TN

    • @ThisOldGreenhouse
      @ThisOldGreenhouse  3 місяці тому

      Oh ok cool. I’m in East Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains