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post #14621 of 36480
2/27/12 at 5:12pm
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Very pretty boy! I love his full hackles and proud stance.
 

 


would u say hes showable or atleast breeder quailty also whats the hackles the thin feathers infront of the tail feathers 

 

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Bearded White,Black,Columbian,Buff,Blue,Partridge,Splash,Self Blue and paint silkies 

i love all silkies any color any shape any form show or not show quality they are just a lovely breed

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post #14622 of 36480
2/27/12 at 5:27pm
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would u say hes showable or atleast breeder quailty also whats the hackles the thin feathers infront of the tail feathers 

 


Hackles are the feathers on the back of the neck. I'm not a good person to ask about showing as I am physically unable to travel and have never been to a show. So much depends on the size of the show and the competition that is available. If he doesn't have any DQ's it might be worth a try. I would wait a while till he feathers in a bit more. My boy had twice the feathers at 10 months that he did at 7 months.
 

 

 

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post #14623 of 36480
2/27/12 at 6:04pm
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Hackles are the feathers on the back of the neck. I'm not a good person to ask about showing as I am physically unable to travel and have never been to a show. So much depends on the size of the show and the competition that is available. If he doesn't have any DQ's it might be worth a try. I would wait a while till he feathers in a bit more. My boy had twice the feathers at 10 months that he did at 7 months.
 

 

 


so ur thinking the same thing i am his crest and his feet will feather alot more 

 

Bearded White,Black,Columbian,Buff,Blue,Partridge,Splash,Self Blue and paint silkies 

i love all silkies any color any shape any form show or not show quality they are just a lovely breed

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Bearded White,Black,Columbian,Buff,Blue,Partridge,Splash,Self Blue and paint silkies 

i love all silkies any color any shape any form show or not show quality they are just a lovely breed

Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club 

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post #14624 of 36480
2/27/12 at 6:26pm

Hey guys, I'm wanting some opinions from silkie experts!

 

Is Yeti a pullet or cockerel? She/he is 8 weeks old.

 

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post #14625 of 36480
2/27/12 at 6:30pm
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so ur thinking the same thing i am his crest and his feet will feather alot more 

 



 I'd like to see his tail and the area in front of his tail get fuller and yes his crest.

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post #14626 of 36480
2/27/12 at 6:32pm
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Originally Posted by Peeka52 View Post

Hey guys, I'm wanting some opinions from silkie experts!

 

Is Yeti a pullet or cockerel? She/he is 8 weeks old.

 

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Way too young to sex but lookin' pretty girlie!
 

 

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post #14627 of 36480
2/28/12 at 12:03am

Hello All,

 

I have only had chickens for about 12 months and have recently added 3 x 12 week old silkies to the mix...I have been trying to work out wether this little darling is male or female? 

 

Anyone able to tell?

 

I am also thinking about getting into 'showing' birds but I have no idea how to tell what qualifies as a show bird. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The last thing I want to register at a show and then feel like an idiot so I thought I would research it now.

 

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This is him/her before the big downpour

 

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Sorry he/she got a bit wet when I was talking this photo due to the rain.

 

Any help or advise would be great...Thanks so much in advance I really really love my little silkies!

 

Cheers

 

Leonie

 

2 x Isa Browns (Nugget & Parma), 1 x White Sussex (Kiev), 2 x Australorps (Apricot & Butter) 3 x Silkies (Honey, Lemon and Satay) 2 x dogs (Sasha & Hal), 4 x fish & 1 x Canary (Carlos)!

 
 
 
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2 x Isa Browns (Nugget & Parma), 1 x White Sussex (Kiev), 2 x Australorps (Apricot & Butter) 3 x Silkies (Honey, Lemon and Satay) 2 x dogs (Sasha & Hal), 4 x fish & 1 x Canary (Carlos)!

 
 
 
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post #14628 of 36480
2/28/12 at 4:11am

Finally Silkies are hatching!! I've been waiting for this day all year cause these are from some I have hatched!!!

Mother to 8 Barred Rocks, 2 Americaunas, Silkies of buff, blue, black,splash,white, and cuckoo, a pomeranian, doberman, chocolate and black lab, quarter horses, and a husband that has finally came to an understanding with my chicken population!

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Mother to 8 Barred Rocks, 2 Americaunas, Silkies of buff, blue, black,splash,white, and cuckoo, a pomeranian, doberman, chocolate and black lab, quarter horses, and a husband that has finally came to an understanding with my chicken population!

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post #14629 of 36480
2/28/12 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by LeonieJane View Post

Hello All,

 

I have only had chickens for about 12 months and have recently added 3 x 12 week old silkies to the mix...I have been trying to work out wether this little darling is male or female? 

 

Anyone able to tell?

 

I am also thinking about getting into 'showing' birds but I have no idea how to tell what qualifies as a show bird. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The last thing I want to register at a show and then feel like an idiot so I thought I would research it now.

 

photo.jpg

This is him/her before the big downpour

 

photo1.jpg

Sorry he/she got a bit wet when I was talking this photo due to the rain.

 

Any help or advise would be great...Thanks so much in advance I really really love my little silkies!

 

Cheers

 

Leonie

 



frow.gif Hi Leonie...I am originally from Sydney but live in the States now...I think you have a boy there...I'm NO expert but his little comb and swept back crest already...feels like a boy..just my guess...idunno.gif

 

the little white one a girl!....glad to know there are silkies back home for when I move back...lol

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Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club

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post #14630 of 36480
2/28/12 at 6:50am
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Originally Posted by LeonieJane View Post

Hello All,

 

I have only had chickens for about 12 months and have recently added 3 x 12 week old silkies to the mix...I have been trying to work out wether this little darling is male or female? 

 

Anyone able to tell?

 

I am also thinking about getting into 'showing' birds but I have no idea how to tell what qualifies as a show bird. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The last thing I want to register at a show and then feel like an idiot so I thought I would research it now.

 

photo.jpg

This is him/her before the big downpour

 

 

Sorry he/she got a bit wet when I was talking this photo due to the rain.

 

Any help or advise would be great...Thanks so much in advance I really really love my little silkies!

 

Cheers

 

Leonie

 


 

Pretty sure its a boy... The deep rich reddish orange and chocolate/black in the wings is typical in the Ginger toned partridge boys. 

 

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Want a custom chicken shirt? Check out my FB and contact me! Offering SILKIES, SHOWGIRL, and POLISH designs and custom artwork!

https://www.facebook.com/ShadowCaliberDesigns

 

 

Jessy
Shadow Calibers Silkies and Design

NPIP # 55-1101

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