SILKIE CHICKENS 101 | What I Wish I'd Known About Silkies | Backyard Poultry Breeds For Beginners

Our little $8 impulse buys from the feed store turned into hundreds of dollars of extra equipment & care. But were they worth it? More resources below!... BLOG: https://oakabode.com/silkie-chicken-f... INSTAGRAM: @oak_abode PODCAST: https://spoti.fi/3E7ADE4 Here is the chicken run we purchased after learning that our Silkies (and Polishes) can't safely free range due to their limited vision. Even though it was an added expense, it is well worth the peace of mind. ➡️ https://amzn.to/3nhJvBv GRUBTERRA: Save 10% on GrubTerra Chicken Treats with code "OakAbode": https://bit.ly/3nCS2vZ​ OUR CHICKEN GEAR: https://kit.co/oakabode/backyard-chic... WINTER CHICKEN CARE 101:    • WINTER CHICKEN CARE 101 | Keeping Backyard...   GENERAL CHICKEN CARE 101:    • BACKYARD CHICKENS FOR BEGINNERS | How To T...  ​ TRAINING DOGS AROUND CHICKENS:    • TRAIN DOGS AROUND CHICKENS, CATS, & SMALL ...   HOW WE BUILT OUR COOP:    • OUR DREAM CHICKEN COOP | Minimal Care Poul...  ​ OUR CHICKEN COOP PLANS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/94718920... MY VLOGGING CAMERAS + GEAR: https://kit.co/oakabode/film-video-gear​ 0:00-2:28 - Intro/Backstory 2:29-4:00 - Disposition 4:01-5:35 - Cold Weather 5:34-7:10 - Cockerels vs Pullets 7:11-8:27 - Grooming 8:28-9:19 - Broody Mamas 9:20-9:54 - Egg Supply 9:55-11:09 - Shelter 11:10-12:09 - Free Ranging 12:10-12:55 - Flight 12:56-13:37 - Bullying 13:38-14:33 - Summary We're not experts, so we always recommend talking to the pros for the best advice. This post and comments below contain affiliate links, which may lead to a small commission if purchased. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thanks!