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Silkies On The Shore NPIP and AI clean! Breeding quality splash and paint silkies. Located on the Eastern Shore MD!

PSA: I take 1-30 business days to respond to messages 😂 Don’t send me a message then a few hours later send me a questio...
01/02/2025

PSA: I take 1-30 business days to respond to messages 😂 Don’t send me a message then a few hours later send me a question mark ????. It’s one of my biggest pet peeves.

I have been open and even acknowledge it in my about me post pinned at the top. I have ADHD 😂😂 I will literally read your message on my Apple Watch, then say to myself “I’ll respond after I’m done unloading the dishwasher”. Then I go do something else and just forget. I’m not intentionally leaving anyone on read. I know sometimes it may come off as rude of me but it is not intentional at all 🤣 a lot of my chicken friends and real life friends already know how I operate. I do it to everyone 😂😂 sometimes I just don’t feel like peopling and I’m overwhelmed. Then forget to go back lol. It is not personal 🤣 you’re more than welcome to double or triple message me too!

She’s a bit of a mess but the perfect shade of blue!
01/02/2025

She’s a bit of a mess but the perfect shade of blue!

TGIF!!! That’s all I have to say 😂
31/01/2025

TGIF!!! That’s all I have to say 😂

Hey girl hey 👀 Happy Hump Day! Drop your favorite chicken picture in the comments below! Just for something fun to do on...
29/01/2025

Hey girl hey 👀 Happy Hump Day! Drop your favorite chicken picture in the comments below! Just for something fun to do on this beautiful Wednesday!

28/01/2025

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Don’t be discouraged! And PUT IN THE WORK! Remember everyone starts from somewhere. My paints have gradually improved af...
28/01/2025

Don’t be discouraged! And PUT IN THE WORK!

Remember everyone starts from somewhere. My paints have gradually improved after each generation. They’ll never be perfect and that’s okay!

There are many different types of people out there 😂 when I started breeding paints I bought from any decent breeders I could get eggs from. There were a lot of breeders who I thought had beautiful lines but they either didn’t sell eggs, or they left me on read 😅 same goes for when I started mottled.

I started with subpar birds. Stop searching for the perfect bird to show up and work with what you have. I still have a hard time with people not selling me eggs for some reason when I go looking for new lines. It’s also because I worked hard on my paint line and my standards are pretty high. I’m not breeding backwards 😆

I don’t think people realize how you can work with what you have, and cull hard! Only keep the best of the best and go from there. You’ll get there with time and patience.

I don’t think people like putting in the work to get where they want to be. It’s much more rewarding watching your line blossom and knowing that you’ve put in the time and work (even when no one really wanted to help you!).

Just know I’m here to help anyone with paints! I always have eggs and try to help people when I can. I don’t have live birds often just because I hoard lol. My paints are not perfect and I definitely get some oops babies but that’s a part of breeding 🥲 I know how frustrating it is when you feel like everyone is apart of a clique and has an inner circle. Meanwhile you’re on the outside 😂 that is me!

I hatched 12 bantam salmon favorelles at the end of December. I went through and sexed them yesterday. Of those 12, a to...
27/01/2025

I hatched 12 bantam salmon favorelles at the end of December. I went through and sexed them yesterday. Of those 12, a total of 9 were boys 😂 3 were girls. Ugh 😖

I hatched so many boys on my first set of eggs from White Willow Farms - Silkies & Honeybees 🙈 and I am hoarding them al...
26/01/2025

I hatched so many boys on my first set of eggs from White Willow Farms - Silkies & Honeybees 🙈 and I am hoarding them all. Today I said screw it we are using this blue split to chocolate boy to help with the type in my chocolate mottled line 😍 and I have 3 more that look exactly like him hahaha.

Lol, there’s a broody mottled in my growout pen and she was trying to hatch a fairy egg 😂😂 for those who don’t know what...
26/01/2025

Lol, there’s a broody mottled in my growout pen and she was trying to hatch a fairy egg 😂😂 for those who don’t know what these are:

What Are Fairy Eggs and Why Do Chickens Lay Them?

If you’ve ever found a tiny egg in your chicken coop, you’ve encountered what’s known as a fairy egg. These unusually small eggs are a natural phenomenon in chickens and are often a source of curiosity for poultry keepers. Here’s what you need to know about fairy eggs, why they occur, and what they mean for your flock.

What Are Fairy Eggs?

Fairy eggs, sometimes called “wind eggs” or “fart eggs,” are eggs that are significantly smaller than normal and often lack a yolk. These eggs are usually perfectly safe to handle and are encased in a hard shell like any other egg, although they may occasionally feel thinner or softer.

Why Do Chickens Lay Fairy Eggs?

Fairy eggs happen when a hen’s reproductive system is disrupted or not fully developed. Common causes include:
1. Young Pullets: When a young chicken begins laying eggs, her body may not yet be fully adjusted to the egg production cycle. Fairy eggs are her system’s way of “practicing.”
2. Stress or Changes: Sudden stress, such as a predator scare or a change in the environment, can temporarily disrupt a hen’s normal egg-laying process.
3. Older Hens: Occasionally, older hens nearing the end of their laying years may produce fairy eggs as their systems slow down.
4. Physical Issues: A foreign object or tissue in the reproductive tract may trigger the hen’s body to encase it in a shell, resulting in a fairy egg.

Are Fairy Eggs Normal?

Yes, fairy eggs are entirely normal and generally nothing to worry about. They’re a natural part of a hen’s development or response to external factors. However, if you notice a pattern of frequent fairy eggs or other abnormalities in your flock’s egg production, it’s a good idea to monitor your chickens for signs of illness or stress.

Fairy eggs are a fascinating occurrence in poultry keeping, showcasing the incredible adaptability and complexity of a hen’s reproductive system. If you come across one, enjoy the surprise and know that it’s a normal, harmless event!

I haven’t posted a Karma update here in a bit. I post a lot on my personal page! But for those who are interested in how...
25/01/2025

I haven’t posted a Karma update here in a bit. I post a lot on my personal page! But for those who are interested in how she’s doing - she’s doing well. She had a recheck on Thursday and the surgeon said she’s doing great for a dog her size. Karma is in the disgruntled stage of recovery - she’s full of sass. She enjoys bowling, crying and grunting like a piggy to ensure we are aware that she’s unhappy with being in the playpen 😂

She can stand up on her own! She can only walk with assistance though. Just tons of time, patience and rest.

New Trend🤩 Let’s spread some fun around!Post a selfie with a chicken, the colors you breed, and tag three breeder friend...
24/01/2025

New Trend🤩 Let’s spread some fun around!

Post a selfie with a chicken, the colors you breed, and tag three breeder friends!

I breed paint, BBS, black/choco/blue mottled and bantam salmon favorelle hellions

I was nominated by: SilkiesPlus apparently 😂😂

I am nominating: Anyone who sees this and wants to participate 😂

However, my followers, let’s see your selfies with your favorite chicken in the comments! Let’s go! 👇

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Still available, lowering to 20💲to move them 😅
22/01/2025

Still available, lowering to 20💲to move them 😅

Eggs are gone! 😍
21/01/2025

Eggs are gone! 😍

Paint breeders! I’d love to see who else is working on paints. This spring I’ll need to add some new genes to my line an...
21/01/2025

Paint breeders! I’d love to see who else is working on paints. This spring I’ll need to add some new genes to my line and I’d love to see how many of you are working on it 🙈❤️

👀 this guy is looking nice so far!

Let me see your animals in the snow! Luckily the snow is finally gone here - it stayed on the ground for awhile. Jade is...
20/01/2025

Let me see your animals in the snow!

Luckily the snow is finally gone here - it stayed on the ground for awhile. Jade is about 4 months old, it was her first snow and she had a blast 🙈

19/01/2025

Ya’ll TikTok is back up for those who use it. 😅😂

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How most of us feel this week 😂

😂 accurate

Can anyone else relate?!! 😂😂

My house hippo was discharged today!! We just got back home with her 🥹 Thanks for all the well wishes. Recovery may be long and slow but she’s worth it. I need my chicken protector back to 100%!

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Who needs Christmas presents when I have these guys?!? Older juveniles pen, all under a year old and will be breeding in the spring if they make the next cut 🥰 #silkie #silkiesofinstagram #chicken #chickensofinstagram #cute #silkiebreeder #silkiechicken

Deworm birds with me!
Deworm birds with me!

Just a quick video on how I deworm my birds for those who don’t know how. It was 17 degrees out so excuse me 😂

Nutrena Harvest Blend vs Kalmbach Henhouse Reserve! Long story short if you don’t feel like watching the video : the feed nutrition wise doesn’t appear to be drastically different. Ingredient wise it’s also practically the same. I looked at the nutrition labels and they were interchangeable 😂 the Nutrena is 1% higher in protein so that’s nice I guess lol 🤷🏻‍♀️ The color is noticeably different. But as I pointed out in the video, I’m pretty sure it’s because of the extract that Kalmbach uses for color that Nutrena doesn’t. Price wise, this harvest blend is incredibly more cost effective for me. I know prices vary throughout the states. But I paid 21$ for this 40lb bag (the place that just bought out my feed store sells this for 16.99$ PER BAG) 🤩 Like what? I pay 35.99$ for a 50lb bag of Kalmbach (yes I know it’s cheaper on chewy but I hate cardboard and unboxing it lol). So long term I’ll be saving a lot by using this feed. I love Kalmbach, don’t get me wrong. But I almost feel like this is a Walmart brand vs name brand scenario right now lol. I’ll be testing it to see how it goes - because of course it’s up to my birds in the end. But they don’t seem to mind it at all. They were eating everything except the protein pellets that they usually pick around anyways 😂 some things don’t change. I have a few pens that won’t touch that pellet for some reason. I do not thing it’s a bad thing to try out with your flock if you’re looking for a more practical long term alternative. If my opinion on this feed changes, I’ll make sure to give an update. 🙂

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