It's now week 6 for the Silkies hatched from eggs:



These birds have black skin, which is not appealing to most Westerners. Visit your local Asian market, however, and you'll find them right alongside Cornish Game Hens.

At 6 weeks, these are nearly fully-grown. And only 1.5 lbs., no more. Not for eating, for sure. Not for eating as far as food conversion is concerned. (What does a Pekin Duck weigh at 6 weeks? Much better conversion ratio, for sure.)

On the Guinea front, Kittywhee is sitting on a nest in the woods, as is the only female Jumbo. They might be eaten by the local predators -- bobcat, raccoon, skunk -- but I'm letting them give it a try. I'll know more in 3 weeks.