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post #661 of 3710
12/31/11 at 2:43pm

I never realized how hard whites were to keep white.  Sounds like some clothes I have  smile

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post #662 of 3710
12/31/11 at 2:44pm

chickens are like any hobby from antique car collectors, golfers or precious moment collecting...you get out of it what u need out if it...i'd rather watch grass grow than hit a little white ball (usually in the woods) and then go look for it...but i respect the sport....i completely understand we all want something different from our birds....i can show bird x today with judge 1 and bird x with judge 2 tomorrow and expect different results...i had the luck of an old silkie breeder give me some guidance when i started out..first thing he stressed is there is no such thing as the perfect bird...we all see beauty differently...

The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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post #663 of 3710
12/31/11 at 2:47pm
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Originally Posted by hamilton3475 
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Originally Posted by Sportsterjeep 

The only problem I've had with my whites coloring is whentheir diet had more of a corn content than what it should have. Then they tend to yellow out.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/59227_9392959.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/59227_3919908.jpg


I've been told that too much direct sunlight will cause this yellowing, is this true?


yes...sometimes you don't see how much till you put a bird under bright fluorescent lighting at a show hide

The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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post #664 of 3710
12/31/11 at 3:16pm
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Originally Posted by ultra1classic 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Illia 

Hey if I could actually find breeders of LF bearded Silver Laced I'd go for some eggs!! But, I've yet to really find something good let alone anything at all. However someone bought a rooster from the Ohio Nationals a little while ago, golly, if they were breeding him to a worthy hen or two or three I'd LOVE some eggs this summer.

Agreed though Josh, and I believe we discussed the laced rarity before too, it's sad honestly, and I believe a lot of it reflects on ease of showing. Even in breeds like Araucanas, whites and blacks are more common though less impressive IMO because they're easier to show.


And chocolate (dun) cuckoos - sickbyc Sorry, agreed there too.


try Sylvia Babus ...she has beautiful lf....pretty sure she has silver laced


I believe she's already sold out of all her polish.

Supposably she was getting out of polish since early this year, I'd imagine
Silvias already sold out of everything ???

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post #665 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:03pm
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Originally Posted by acid_chipmunk 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hamilton3475 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportsterjeep 

The only problem I've had with my whites coloring is whentheir diet had more of a corn content than what it should have. Then they tend to yellow out.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/59227_9392959.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/59227_3919908.jpg


I've been told that too much direct sunlight will cause this yellowing, is this true?


Yes, that can happen too, but our whites aren't out in the direct sun. The yellowing we got on them was from the corn in the feed.


oh yes, I just wanted to ask. I've been told that is the cause of my Polish getting the yellowing in their crests. I may need to consider a feed change as well

Faverolles freak 

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Faverolles freak 

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post #666 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by josh44 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ultra1classic 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Illia 

Hey if I could actually find breeders of LF bearded Silver Laced I'd go for some eggs!! But, I've yet to really find something good let alone anything at all. However someone bought a rooster from the Ohio Nationals a little while ago, golly, if they were breeding him to a worthy hen or two or three I'd LOVE some eggs this summer.

Agreed though Josh, and I believe we discussed the laced rarity before too, it's sad honestly, and I believe a lot of it reflects on ease of showing. Even in breeds like Araucanas, whites and blacks are more common though less impressive IMO because they're easier to show.


And chocolate (dun) cuckoos - sickbyc Sorry, agreed there too.


try Sylvia Babus ...she has beautiful lf....pretty sure she has silver laced


I believe she's already sold out of all her polish.

Supposably she was getting out of polish since early this year, I'd imagine
Silvias already sold out of everything ???


just saw her 2 months ago at a show...she had a bunch of birds and said nothing about selling out

The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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post #667 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:15pm

forgot i took a pic of one of sylvia's silver lace

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37218_2011-11-19_094625-1-1.jpg

The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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post #668 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:37pm

That's a beauty, thanks for posting smile

I thought I heard she was through with birds?
don't I feel stupid the.reason. I never contacted Silvia was I thought she was done with polish
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thanks for the correction wink

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post #669 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by josh44 

That's a beauty, thanks for posting smile

I thought I heard she was through with birds?
don't I feel stupid the.reason. I never contacted Silvia was I thought she was done with polish
roll
thanks for the correction wink


her birds are amazing...she had some beautiful wc whites

The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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The crazy silkie man...father to 4 sons and 2 daughters..1 solomon island eclectus..3 dogs..way to many silkies (probably about 100 right now).  polish bantams..tolbunt polish  ..2 cats...when it all gets to crazy, hop on harley and head into the wind....the answer my friend is blowing in the wind
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post #670 of 3710
12/31/11 at 4:42pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by josh44 

That's a beauty, thanks for posting smile

I thought I heard she was through with birds?
don't I feel stupid the.reason. I never contacted Silvia was I thought she was done with polish
roll
thanks for the correction wink


So, I think I'm confused....Josh, didn't you say you're not breeding Polish anymore?

Pam ~ (Formally BigDaddysMom) Married 33 yrs, 2 kids, 5 grandkids! Breeding: Polish; WC Black, White, Splash, Black, Silver & Gold Laced & EE's. Black and Blue Copper Marans & Olive Eggers. Layers: EE, RIR, Sexlink, Australorp, Marans! http://www.facebook.com/HighNDryFarm

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Pam ~ (Formally BigDaddysMom) Married 33 yrs, 2 kids, 5 grandkids! Breeding: Polish; WC Black, White, Splash, Black, Silver & Gold Laced & EE's. Black and Blue Copper Marans & Olive Eggers. Layers: EE, RIR, Sexlink, Australorp, Marans! http://www.facebook.com/HighNDryFarm

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