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help with showgirl chick colors

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7/15/12 at 11:30am
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I have several chicks we hatched this spring.  We are getting ready for 4-h and having difficulty identifing the colors.  some help

could be appriciated. 

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Rooster- Showgirl  #1

 

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#2- Showgirl pullet

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#3- showgirl not sure sex White and creamy caramel colors

 

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#4- silkie rooster (we were thinking black, but he has a white colar and gray undercoat

 

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#5-silkie hen couple years old

 

Thanks for any help


Edited by quinn123 - 7/15/12 at 11:47am
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post #2 of 2
7/15/12 at 2:45pm
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I have several chicks we hatched this spring.  We are getting ready for 4-h and having difficulty identifing the colors.  some help

could be appriciated. 

 

SPLASH

IMG_0744redo.jpg

 

Rooster- Showgirl  #1

 

Mixed colouring, not a recognized variety:

IMG_0751redo.jpg

#2- Showgirl pullet

 

Mixed colouring, not a recognized variety:

IMG_0755redo.jpg

#3- showgirl not sure sex White and creamy caramel colors

 

Show him as grey; he's not quite perfect in colouring, but that is closest:

IMG_0760redo.jpg

 

#4- silkie rooster (we were thinking black, but he has a white colar and gray undercoat

 

Buff:

IMG_0763redo.jpg

 

#5-silkie hen couple years old

 

Thanks for any help

Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
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Breeder & Exhibitor of fine silkies in Black, Blue, Splash, Grey, Partridge & Lavender.  Working on Dun, Mottled, Partridge dilutions, Paint, Porcelain & other exciting new colours
adult and started pairs occasionally available;   No eggs or chicks. 
Support your local poultry clubs, breed clubs, ABA & APA!

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