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Barb (from Canada) checking in. Just got home from Newnan, Georgia. Fabulous show (although it was STINKING cold!) and even more fabulous folks. Had a great time meeting everyone and seeing all the swanky birds!! Thought y'all might enjoy seeing this one of Shorty Polston who got Best of Breed...

I would LOVE to hear the answer(s) to this question .....

An example of an unvaulted skull .... (looks like most "normal" chickens) And now the vaulted skull ....

Research suggests that eggs hatch much better if allowed the freedom to move around as they would hatching under broodies. I started out hatching in cartons. I will NEVER do it again. I've had MUCH better success with Silkies and Marans leaving the eggs with freedom to roll around even if it is...

This is VERY exciting!!! It will be great when you can tell us colour as well especially for genes like lavender and the silver/gold thing for those of us working with white. Will save a PILE of work and heartache down the road. And even better, the shank feathering genes so we can get that...

Congratulations!!! (I hope my beautiful white Catdance babies grow up this nice! My avatar is one of hers .... )

I would assume blue or maybe even black (perhaps in the background of the Paint?) since splash requires two copies of the Bl gene to express. I don't think you'll get splash at any rate, or paint.

I'm sorry to say, this is more than likely genetic. Thankfully, it also seems to be pretty rare but common enough in Silkies (and Ameraucanas - the ones I have experience with). You might learn more if you do as you plan, break things down and keep careful records. That will save you a TON of...