Great video, Blake! I learned a lot! Never knew much about silkies. One question they didn't ask: how big are the eggs, and how do they taste compared to other breeds?
The eggs are small compared to "normal" layers. The flavor is the same really. We usually eat the Silkie eggs and sell the other eggs. I don't like to sell the Silkie eggs because they are small.
They can NOT fly, their wings aren't structured to and their feathers aren't "flight" feathers. They don't have the hard middle and the wind/air goes through them, not over or under.
Kids are so inquisitive, it's awesome! When my son (now 21!!!) was in first grade I did a ''what wild plants grows around us that we can eat or cure ourselves with'' kind of a talk LOL Sorry the Frenchie in me doesn't know how to translate this :D They were all sitting in a semi circle and so interested...We need to teach our kids at a young age so there's no more lost of knowledge!!!
I don't really consider myself a very good teacher, but I love to share my passions. When people will listen I will share. Kid's are a great audience because they are generally fascinated by these things.
Blake Kirby I think you're doing a better job at teaching than most of the teachers I ever had at state school. But, then again, we were never taught anything so interesting like different chicken breeds...
One thing about children is they aren't afraid to ask WHY. lol Very pretty chickens Blake. I have a question to if you don't mind. Are the Silkies' eggs basically the same size as normal eggs? Thanks for the video.
my silkie hatched 5 chicks today and im wondering can i leave them free range during the day i don't have many preditors here in ireland except crows and ravens would the mom protect them from crows :) thanks
Yay! New chicks :) ... I don't have any experience with crows so I don't know for sure. The mama will keep a good eye on them and I've seen the mama hens get pretty feisty, so there is a good chance yes.
This was a really great video. I love the "1980's hairband comment" - LOL. Watching this video really makes me want to raise Silkies ... but I'm in a residential zoning district which prevents me from doing so :( How much noise does these Silkies make ? Maybe in the future I'll try to go "stealth" and be sneaky to raise them.. lol.. Thanks again for this upload
Hi there, I'm interested in buying my own silkie but first would like to know if it's a better idea to buy them in pairs or if one will still have a happy life on its own? Thanks (:
Blake Kirby I would feel bad bad for just owning one and risking the possibility of it feeling lonely but my parents just don't seem to like cute animals anymore, I'll just come home with two 4-6 month old' silkies and hopefully they accept them with no problem 😅
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Great questions kids.. They like to keep us on our toes ;)
Nice clip..
The little Ozzy boy asks "Will mine grow it's head back if I eat it?"
Now there's a pretty picture LOL
Every time I see these types of birds I think walking feather dusters :) thanks for sharing.
They are beautiful birds, we had a white one and she was a sweetie, thanks!
Very good question and answer session there. Those look like very gentle chickens!
You were just great with the kids, Blake. You have a real gift. Really enjoyed the video.
May try a few Silkies next year. Need some quieter girls!
You won't be disappointed with the Silkies :)
Very interesting ! I love the kids questions !
Great video, Blake! I learned a lot! Never knew much about silkies. One question they didn't ask: how big are the eggs, and how do they taste compared to other breeds?
The eggs are small compared to "normal" layers. The flavor is the same really. We usually eat the Silkie eggs and sell the other eggs. I don't like to sell the Silkie eggs because they are small.
Three Silkie eggs equal one regular chicken egg.
Those kids ran you through the ringer, I would be like hold on while I Google that. They are great looking chickens. I need to get some *silkies*.
great video. do they fly at all?
+Tracy Bickford They flutter LOL ... I've never seen a Silkie fly.
They can NOT fly, their wings aren't structured to and their feathers aren't "flight" feathers. They don't have the hard middle and the wind/air goes through them, not over or under.
Wait, wasn't the pure breed black?
Great video though, I love the idea!
Kids are so inquisitive, it's awesome! When my son (now 21!!!) was in first grade I did a ''what wild plants grows around us that we can eat or cure ourselves with'' kind of a talk LOL Sorry the Frenchie in me doesn't know how to translate this :D They were all sitting in a semi circle and so interested...We need to teach our kids at a young age so there's no more lost of knowledge!!!
I don't really consider myself a very good teacher, but I love to share my passions. When people will listen I will share. Kid's are a great audience because they are generally fascinated by these things.
Blake Kirby
I think you're doing a better job at teaching than most of the teachers I ever had at state school. But, then again, we were never taught anything so interesting like different chicken breeds...
Ok Thanks. I love mine. how old are they instill they lay eggs or crow?
+Tracy Bickford Somewhere around 24 weeks. It could be a bit earlier or later.
One thing about children is they aren't afraid to ask WHY. lol Very pretty chickens Blake. I have a question to if you don't mind. Are the Silkies' eggs basically the same size as normal eggs? Thanks for the video.
As a hen matures the eggs can get a little bit closer to a "normal" egg, but no... they are always considered small in my experience.
my silkie hatched 5 chicks today and im wondering can i leave them free range during the day i don't have many preditors here in ireland except crows and ravens would the mom protect them from crows :) thanks
Yay! New chicks :) ... I don't have any experience with crows so I don't know for sure. The mama will keep a good eye on them and I've seen the mama hens get pretty feisty, so there is a good chance yes.
great!! thanks for your help.
+Tracy Bickford I'm glad I could help. Ask questions any time!
This was a really great video. I love the "1980's hairband comment" - LOL. Watching this video really makes me want to raise Silkies ... but I'm in a residential zoning district which prevents me from doing so :( How much noise does these Silkies make ? Maybe in the future I'll try to go "stealth" and be sneaky to raise them.. lol.. Thanks again for this upload
Check your laws to see if "Bantam" is allowed. Sometimes they are considered a small caged bird and will be allowed.
Thank you for the information
Hi there, I'm interested in buying my own silkie but first would like to know if it's a better idea to buy them in pairs or if one will still have a happy life on its own? Thanks (:
I wouldn't own just one chicken unless you were going to give it lots of your attention. Get a couple so they can be friends :)
Blake Kirby I would feel bad bad for just owning one and risking the possibility of it feeling lonely but my parents just don't seem to like cute animals anymore, I'll just come home with two 4-6 month old' silkies and hopefully they accept them with no problem 😅
Javier Miranda make them breakfast with the eggs... they should like that :)
While I do not know why the hens have combs,roosters have them to get the hens to like them more than smaller combed Roos.
My Indian Ring Neck Parakeet love to be around when i play your video it seems Parakeet love your videos :) and even i
why didn't any of them took a dump on one of the kids usually chickens do if you hold them so long
I guess they were all dumped out :)
How many eggs do they lay per year?
And when do they stop laying? Thanks and good video 😉
Is the meat of a silkie dark light or normal "chicken" color
Dark gray.
Renee Brown Good Question.
I couldn't butcher one tho.
i just got silkys this is very helpfull
so whath do they eat
Do you sell you silkies? I would like a black one. I have three other silkies. Lisa P.
pretty sure that red thing on roosters is just to differentiate them from hens.
Rose Ray No. The comb is also used for identifying other chickens and to disperse heat when it's hot out.
wtf am watching lol
'¿Why don't I have Silkies in my life?'
Stupid HOA..
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