“These arrived healthy, and looked really good for the first week. Unfortunately I started to have issues with them and slowly lost them about one each day (lost 4 out of 10). I've raised lots of chicks so this was shocking to me as most often you lose one or two possibly after a rough trip, but not a week later. Clearly it was something I was doing wrong. I went through quite a bit of trouble shooting with staff trying to figure out where I went wrong, and how to fix it. They seem better now but I'm still nervous I might lose more.
Some suggestions if you're considering getting Silkie Chicks; I wouldn't call these beginner friendly babies, they need a lot more care than my other breeds I've raised before. We ended up grinding the chick starter even smaller than crumble, offering tiny chopped scrambled egg and Vitamins in the water daily, changing the bedding to a paper pellet instead of fine shavings as they wouldn't stop eating it and I'm changing the bedding every single day because any kind of damp or poop at all seems to kill them incredibly fast. They are in a room with no drafts at 75 degrees, and a heat plate at the lowest setting on one end so they can clearly touch it, and a little higher in the front for the standard birds and still I have to keep checking them for pasty butt twice a day.
They're incredibly cute, and they arrived packed with care and healthy, but I don't think I would get these again, they're definitely more of a delicate ornamental breed than a hardy beginner bird. If this is your only breed and you have a lot of time to babysit them this might be okay for you, they just feel more like exotic fish than chicks. I dont keep saltwater fish because it's too much work, and these so far have a very similar feel which is not something I expected.
These are a pretty difficult breed to get ahold of, they're constantly sold out, so losing them was extra painful. I would personally recommend Cochins as an alternative after this experience, I got both a bantam and two standards and all three are thriving; you get the super cute very fluffy feet but easier to care for which for a very busy working Mom is a huge plus!”
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the Silkies sweet and adorable, but we understand the extra care they require can be surprising for new owners. Your insight about their delicate nature and the adjustments you made will surely be helpful for others considering this breed. We're sorry to hear about the initial losses, but it's great to hear they are doing better now. Silkies are indeed known for their unique needs, and we're happy you gave them the special care they required. Cochins are a wonderful, hardy alternative, and we appreciate your recommendation! If you decide to try other breeds in the future, we'd be happy to help find the right fit for your flock.
Thank you for sharing this photo of your adorable baby! We are so happy for you both! Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns about any of your flock members or their care needs. My Pet Chicken is here for you!
“I’ve got to say, getting my Buff Silkie from My Pet Chicken was such a great experience. From the moment I reached out, their team was super helpful and made the whole process a breeze. My little Silkie is the sweetest thing—so gentle and she fit right in with the rest of my flock like she’s always been here. It’s clear My Pet Chicken really cares about their birds, and it shows in how healthy and happy she is. If you’re thinking about adding a Silkie to your flock, I can’t recommend them enough!”
We are so thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your adorable Buff Silkie Bantam and that you were happy with our customer service as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Enjoy every moment of watching your sweet baby grow!
The little blue silkies are so adorable and a great addition to a backyard flock! We are happy we were able to help you add this little one to your brood and hope for many years of happiness with her and her mates. Please let us know if you ever have any questions about your flock, their care or perhaps supplies you may want or need. My Pet Chicken is here to help!
We are so grateful to hear your little baby silkie is bringing you happiness! Please let us know any time if you have any questions or concerns about any of your flock members or their care needs, My Pet Chicken is happy to help!
“Ordered a male hoping to get a rooster for the flock to replace my aging silkie rooster. Took about a year to confirm that the silkie shipped is laying eggs. Just a bit disappointed with getting a hen instead of rooster. Was hoping that the sexing of chicks would be accurate, guess I just lucked out.”
We were so very sorry to read of a sexing error on your order! We offer a live bird sexing error guarantee and we will refund you for any bird that has been incorrectly sexed, provided we are notified within the appropriate time frames. For breeds except silkies, that is between 14 to 22 weeks of the original ship date. Silkies take a bit longer to mature so they get a few more weeks and have until 19-30 from their ship date. My Pet Chicken does what we can to ensure every customer receives the birds they ordered but sometimes mistakes do happen. You can read more about the methods we use in our article on the Frequently Asked Questions section on the website entitled, "How do you tell if a baby chick is female or male?" We have reached out to you directly about your sexing error. Again, we are sorry for this has happened!
“My chick (Gabby) is sweet but very shy right now. Although, she’s only 2 1/2 weeks old she will push the others to the side if she can’t get to the food. She’s the smallest of the group”
Look at little Gaby! How sweet! Thank you so much for sharing your photo of this precious little one! My Pet Chicken is so happy that we were able to help you gain your adorable flock! Keep sending photos! :-)
