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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Tony H on January 31, 2012, 20:31

Title: silkies
Post by: Tony H on January 31, 2012, 20:31

Hi all can anyone tell me when can you remove heat light from silkie chicks, I know normal hen chicks is about 8 weeks but silkies have funny fethers so wondered if its the same  :D

Title: Re: silkies
Post by: Casey76 on January 31, 2012, 20:49

Yep, it's the same.  As long as they are fully feathered they should be OK.  Just rmember silkies are not waterproof like "normal" hens, and should be protected from the rain :)