Fargo Farm

A little milestone worth celebrating 🤍
This sweet girl laid her very first green egg, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s always special when you get to witness these firsts — a small reminder of how beautiful the simple things can be.

How cool is this!?

“Chickens dream too!
Just like humans, chickens experience REM sleep, the stage where dreams happen. That means your backyard flock might be off on little adventures — running through fields, scratching for treats, or chasing imaginary bugs — all while snoozing away. 🌾💤

📚 Fun fact to share with your fellow chicken lovers!”

We have got some cute little babies here at Fargo farms looking for new homes!

So many fun colors at the waterhole 🖤🤍🤎🧡
With the heat outside rising as summer progresses make sure your feather babies are taken care of!

And the madness begins again!

****What Causes Silkies to Lose Condition?****

If you’ve noticed your Silkies looking a little rough around the edges—don’t panic. There are several common reasons why they might lose condition, like frayed feathers or a general “worn down” appearance.

Just like the hens in this photo, freshly rotated out of breeding pens, their feathers often reflect the wear and tear of an active breeding season. This is totally normal and usually temporary.

Here are a few key causes of condition loss:
• Molt – A natural feather replacement process that can leave them patchy and tired-looking.
• Parasites – External (mites/lice) and internal (worms) can drain them and dull their coat.
• Diet – Not enough protein, vitamins, or minerals can affect feather quality and body condition.
• Broodiness – Broody hens often eat less and lose weight/condition.
• Stress – Changes in environment, flock dynamics, or predators can cause stress-related issues.
• Bullying – Pecking and feather pulling by more dominant birds.
• Health Issues – Respiratory problems or other underlying illnesses.

Regular checkups, good nutrition, and time to rest after breeding will help get them back to show shape. Think of it as their “spa break.”

-Red Barn Silkies

Not the best photos but have a splash silkie looking for a new home! When we got home from Puerto Rico we noticed she is now a he lol no room for any more roosters here at Fargo farm. Let me know if you’d like him!

Visiting a locals farm here in Puerto Rico and boy oh boy is it making us miss our farm animals back home!

Checking on the chickens from Puerto Rico ❤️

Wishing you and your farm friends an amazing day from Puerto Rico today ❤️ we are missing our farm friends today as we’re beach bound… lol But hey…. Sometimes leaving the farm life behind for some much needed relax time is worth it!

Ryan at SilkiesPlus has some of the most beautiful mottled silkies. Check them out! How lucky is he!!!