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lute
03-15-2006, 06:56 PM
i went and bought 4 white silkie chicks today! :D they are so cute make the cutest noises! no names yet, havn't really got to know their personalities. they are settling down in their temparary home in my bedroom now

i'll have pics later! :D
chrissycat21
03-15-2006, 06:59 PM
Ooh I can't wait for pictures! :D
Chilli
03-15-2006, 07:07 PM
Congradulations!! I just can't wait for the pictures! :D
Silkies are beautiful.
Jessika
03-15-2006, 07:11 PM
We had baby mallards once. They are cute as heck but they smell AWFUL!
lute
03-15-2006, 07:18 PM
We had baby mallards once. They are cute as heck but they smell AWFUL!
i agree! ducks Smell terrible! my cousin had two Pekin ducks and they were messy and stinky!
k9krazee
03-15-2006, 07:20 PM
Congrats :D Can't wait for pictures!! They must be ADORABLE!
Alysser
03-15-2006, 07:46 PM
Congrats! Where are they going to live when they are older?
CagneyDog
03-15-2006, 08:08 PM
I can't wait for those pictures, I can't imagine how cute they must be!
buttercup132
03-15-2006, 08:26 PM
They live in your room! That's cool that your parents let you have them in there!

Cant wait for pictures.
dab_20
03-15-2006, 09:38 PM
Congrats! Chicks are so fun, aren't they?!? And cute, too! I used to have a white silkie rooster, they are beautiful chickens. Right now I've got 50 chicks. (Cochin and Frizzle Bantams) My dad raises pheasants and poultry.

Can't wait for the pictures!
dab_20
03-15-2006, 09:40 PM
i agree! ducks Smell terrible! my cousin had two Pekin ducks and they were messy and stinky!

I know what yah mean!! If you ever get ducklings never stick them in with chicks because they will get each other all wet and will die. :( My dad and I learned from experience with putting them together.
jackie
03-16-2006, 08:29 AM
In your ROOM? LOL

How long are you planning on keeping them with you? :p
lute
03-16-2006, 05:10 PM
dab_20- i saw your other posts in my "chicken questions" topic. i will probably PM you A LOT!LOL i want to raise my chicks right! :D i don't think i'll be getting any ducks. if i have a pond some day i might get some pekin ducks.

yup, they are in my room. i have them in small dog crate lined with newspapers. i don't want to put wood shavings on the bottom of the crate because they might get "pasty butt" 2 of them already do, but i'm trying to take care of that. dab_20, i'll be PMing you about this. :D

when they are about 6-8 weeks and healthy they will be moved to the 7x13 chain link kennel in the back yard. i'm going to put a few feet of chicken wire around the bottom and over the top so no preditors can get them.
dab_20
03-16-2006, 05:51 PM
It's fine, you can PM me whenever. If I don't know the question I can always ask my dad! The kennel sounds good... is it a cement floor?? If it is, I would suggest putting hay down.

We do use wood shavings... ours haven't gotten 'pasty butt' before. Newspapers sound fine though... sounds like you've got some lucky little chicks.
Flatcoatluver
03-16-2006, 06:25 PM
Yes when I raised my 4 muscovy ducks they were really stinky!! Still are!! Sounds cute!! get pics soon!!!
lute
03-16-2006, 07:04 PM
It's fine, you can PM me whenever. If I don't know the question I can always ask my dad! The kennel sounds good... is it a cement floor?? If it is, I would suggest putting hay down.

We do use wood shavings... ours haven't gotten 'pasty butt' before. Newspapers sound fine though... sounds like you've got some lucky little chicks.

i have the kennel on cement or i can put it on grass. which would be better for them?

thanks! i really hope to spoil my chicks!haha :D
dab_20
03-16-2006, 08:40 PM
I think grass might... I will ask my dad tonight and get back to you tomorrow or tonight. but make sure your chickens will have plenty of room... do you live in town? if not its a good a good idea to let them roam free during the daytime.
BitsyNaceyDog
03-17-2006, 10:33 AM
I love chickens! Actually roosters are my favorite!! I love hearing the sound of a rooster in the morning. I can't wait to see pictures.
Miss Z
03-17-2006, 12:12 PM
I can't wait to see pictures of your new additions:D !
lute
03-17-2006, 02:27 PM
I think grass might... I will ask my dad tonight and get back to you tomorrow or tonight. but make sure your chickens will have plenty of room... do you live in town? if not its a good a good idea to let them roam free during the daytime.

i live in town, but it's not much a of a town if ya know what i mean.haha. i pretty much live in the middle of nowhere. because of the amount of stray dogs here i wouldn't let them roam unless i was there to supervise. too risky.
dab_20
03-17-2006, 10:37 PM
i live in town, but it's not much a of a town if ya know what i mean.haha. i pretty much live in the middle of nowhere. because of the amount of stray dogs here i wouldn't let them roam unless i was there to supervise. too risky.

Oh, I see. Then yeah, only let them out with your supervision.