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"Did you say no roosters? I guess not in Scottsdale, right? Too bad, I have a hansom 2 yr old Silkie Rooster that needs re-homed. Very good with the girls, I just have a neighbor that says 'no way'. So sad."
"I have tried the rooster caller with no luck. But I gave one to a friend and it worked wonderfully on her rooster."
"Our silkie, Chery went broody 3× this summer. You will have a wonderful moma hen. Post photos when you get your new babies"
"Oh thanks Marion, but I can't take boys. I'll have to rehome any I get accidentally. "
"I have a silkie roo born the middle of March. My 2 roos are fighting so 1 has to go :-(
I live in Desert Hills (north Phoenix)"
I live in Desert Hills (north Phoenix)"
"Oh fabulous! I just want the soft purebreds. I'd love to see photos. I'll call you tomorrow. Thank you!"
"I do! They are 3-4 weeks old. I have some sizzle and frizzles as well as purebred silkies. I'm pretty good at guessing their sex but it's not foolproof. I'm in central Phoenix 4eight0-363-seven07seven call/text. I can send photos"
I have a soft spot for silkies! I'd like three or four pullets or young hens but I can't seem to find any! I'm in Scottsdale but clearly I will have to travel.Anyone?
"I have six chickens that free range all day. For the first week or so I had to bring them back to the coop and actually put them on the roost before locking them in. They all got the hang of it pretty quickly. Now I don't even bother closing the…"
"I missed this. Will Rachel give another class soon?"
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