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post #18511 of 35136
5/12/12 at 8:44am
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Originally Posted by skyl3r View Post

This guy is very handsome.  The colors are amazing.  Very flashy ;)

 

Thanks. I'm hoping he has a safe trip here.

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post #18512 of 35136
5/12/12 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye95 View Post

COMBS:  

 

I have shown this picture a lot, but I have a nice up-close shot of my cockerel's comb and the color it SHOULD be.  big_smile.png  Notice there are no horn like bumps in it, either.  I was giving him a bath here, so do ignore that he is a flat mess.  ha!

 

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Also, here is a picture of my pullet and her comb with the correct size and color and shape on her comb-- nice and dark and small.  When she is dry and fluffed, it is near impossible to even see her comb, it is hidden in her crest.

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and this is them all fluffed and ready to show:

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Thank you so much for the detail here.  This is a valuable post for me!

I was using the username: thebutress!
Dark Sky Ranch: 2 silkies, 1 frizzle/silkie mix, 3 polish, 1 Wyandotte, 1 D'uccle, 1 serama, 2 Cochins, a black Clydesdale stallion, a Gypsy Horse, a goofy Aussie, a toddler and my extremely patient husband!
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I was using the username: thebutress!
Dark Sky Ranch: 2 silkies, 1 frizzle/silkie mix, 3 polish, 1 Wyandotte, 1 D'uccle, 1 serama, 2 Cochins, a black Clydesdale stallion, a Gypsy Horse, a goofy Aussie, a toddler and my extremely patient husband!
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post #18513 of 35136
5/12/12 at 11:53am

i am looking for some white silkies.  i don't have any bantams either.  I do have black and b uff silkies.  I am from Illinois.

1 Red sexed link, 1 silver Lace wyandote, two Black silkies, 1 buff silkie, 2 golden silkies, 2 assorted silkies, 1 easter egger, 1 welsummer,

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1 Red sexed link, 1 silver Lace wyandote, two Black silkies, 1 buff silkie, 2 golden silkies, 2 assorted silkies, 1 easter egger, 1 welsummer,

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post #18514 of 35136
5/12/12 at 12:46pm
I"m glad someone answered that because I couldn't!

PS:  We are in Arizona too, near I-17 and Carefree hwy


SIZE=5]@ KristyAZ : Oh well your not that far from me about 45 mins . We are far west going toward wickinburg . cool I love this forum, I learn something everyday. Nice bird you have there but looks like ive got about 4 white roos from my last clutch 1 month olds and 3 in my 2 wk olds and have some hatching this weekend. let me know if you have any other colors aval.for sale
Edited by GoldBarRanch - 5/12/12 at 1:09pm

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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post #18515 of 35136
5/12/12 at 12:56pm
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye95 View Post

No silkie in this bird, but this is a STUNNING bird!!  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bird!!!  

 

 

GoldBarRanch, you do not want red in your comb or wattles.  They would be considered pet quality and I would not use them to breed with.  The SOP calls for:

Comb
Male - Walnut - set firmly and evenly on head, almost circular in shape, preferably broader than longer, with a number of small prominences over it, a slight indentation or furrow transversely across the middle, rising at a point just forward of the nostrils and extending backwards to a point parallel with front of eyes.
Female - Walnut - very small, well formed. Rest of the description same as the male.

 

 

And you are correct in thinking that the red would be passed down, and it is undesirable.  I do not know if it is a disqualification, as I have not (and will not) show any birds with a red comb.  I do have two hatchery silkie roosters and they have red combs that have little bump like "horns" in them that are also not desirable.  They are in with my layers and are a lot of fun and sweet birds, but will never be mixed with my nice birds.  And if I could get rid of them, I would!  LOL  I've offered to give them away for free locally, but no takers.  hehe!!  

@ Hawkeye95 , thanks for sharing that info , I also have a few nice birds that have the red combs that are in with layers only. I so love this forum for learning

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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post #18516 of 35136
5/12/12 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by mama2my4 View Post

We lost a little paint chick overnight. I kinda knew it was coming. I think the trip from TX to PA was just too much for her. I really hate this part of having chickens.... barnie.gif

Sorry to hear that, we lost about 5 last week of respitory problems im guessing still not clear why. This is the hard part of raising chickens

GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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GoldBarRanch : We have a mini farm in Wittmann , AZ. .

FOR SALE:  Local Only

MINI donkey, Mini Long Horn Bull, Mini Horse,  (Silkie chickens ,eggs , chicks when avalible) (Nigerian goats, Pygmy goats when avalible )

 

WANTED : Looking to barter for a Beginners trail horse /Local only AZ

 

ARIZONA GOAT OWNERS :http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=20832

ARIZONA SILKIE OWNERS : ...

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post #18517 of 35136
5/12/12 at 1:20pm

I am about to go pick up my first silkie baby, it is black and about the size of a golf ball, jumpy.gifI can't wait to go..... I am sooo excited! yippiechickie.gif I have 2 blues, a buff and a white coming on the 29th, but I get this one today for Mother's Day!! love.gif Thank You Sis love.gif Is it 4 :15 yet? LOL...

Home to many horses, dogs, cats, 3 Cockatiels, and tons of Chickens, Pigs, and more!! we love our animals and our kids!! the Horses and Chickens are my passion along with my Min Pin, Bella! My kids are my most cherished loves of all, however!! I enjoy introducing them to the many experiences that the animals provide for them - it also teaches them about life and responsibility!! 

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Home to many horses, dogs, cats, 3 Cockatiels, and tons of Chickens, Pigs, and more!! we love our animals and our kids!! the Horses and Chickens are my passion along with my Min Pin, Bella! My kids are my most cherished loves of all, however!! I enjoy introducing them to the many experiences that the animals provide for them - it also teaches them about life and responsibility!! 

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post #18518 of 35136
5/12/12 at 1:44pm
When do you start washing your chickens? At a certain age? Do they ever get used to it?
I was using the username: thebutress!
Dark Sky Ranch: 2 silkies, 1 frizzle/silkie mix, 3 polish, 1 Wyandotte, 1 D'uccle, 1 serama, 2 Cochins, a black Clydesdale stallion, a Gypsy Horse, a goofy Aussie, a toddler and my extremely patient husband!
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I was using the username: thebutress!
Dark Sky Ranch: 2 silkies, 1 frizzle/silkie mix, 3 polish, 1 Wyandotte, 1 D'uccle, 1 serama, 2 Cochins, a black Clydesdale stallion, a Gypsy Horse, a goofy Aussie, a toddler and my extremely patient husband!
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post #18519 of 35136
5/12/12 at 2:47pm

Really nice chick great foot feathering and such a cute face

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Here's one of my favorite chicks so far. smile.png

 

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Buff Orpingtons, Silkies, Swedish Flower Hens, Italian Greyhounds

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Rita
Buff Orpingtons, Silkies, Swedish Flower Hens, Italian Greyhounds

Member ASBC

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post #18520 of 35136
5/12/12 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by skyl3r View Post

When do you start washing your chickens? At a certain age? Do they ever get used to it?

I wash a day before a show.  They aren't ready to show until about 5-6 months old-- sometimes older until they fill out.  Mine do fine with it.  They like the blow out/fluff afterwards the best, though.   

Bearded BBS Silkies for exhibition and to SOP, WCB Polish, Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes 
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Bearded BBS Silkies for exhibition and to SOP, WCB Polish, Barred Rocks, Silver Laced Wyandottes 
My Coop Page  and  Cookie Tin Heater Instructions  and  My Chicken Page

American Silkie Bantam Club Member

 

 

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