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post #11 of 4893
7/21/12 at 3:07pm
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I'd hate to see this thread die...I think critiques would be good. Feel free to critique away. This is a five month-old pullet.

 

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She is absolutely terrible.  I will do you a favour and take her off your hands so that you don't have to look at that typey, fully bearded, ball of fluff.  I'm sure I can find room in my flock to take pity on her.  gig.gif

 

Seriously love.gif  (But she may need some feather trimming around her eyes.)

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adult and started pairs occasionally available;   No eggs or chicks. 
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post #12 of 4893
7/21/12 at 9:45pm
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sickbyc.gif  I agree! Horrible! But I think she probably wants to come live up North with me lol.png

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Nancy     and my beautiful daughter Gracie

 

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post #13 of 4893
7/22/12 at 5:35am
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She is absolutely terrible.  I will do you a favour and take her off your hands so that you don't have to look at that typey, fully bearded, ball of fluff.  I'm sure I can find room in my flock to take pity on her.  gig.gif

 

Seriously love.gif  (But she may need some feather trimming around her eyes.)

LOL! So here I am trying to learn how to judge silkies objectively (to improve my own flock)...I'm studying this pullet's pix and trying to fault her...lovin' everything I see...and I read the first line of your post, Sonoran. My heart went to my stomach! Before I read on I was ready to sell my flock and call it a day! gig.gif PHEW!! I'm glad that I might be learning something after all! lau.gif

Lovin' Life to the FULLEST! I adore my little Silkies and Showgirls! 2 rescue swans, a tribe of guineas and numerous other rescued critters, including my Livestock Guardian, Tony Llama...YES! I live on a farm! Praising God daily! 

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Lovin' Life to the FULLEST! I adore my little Silkies and Showgirls! 2 rescue swans, a tribe of guineas and numerous other rescued critters, including my Livestock Guardian, Tony Llama...YES! I live on a farm! Praising God daily! 

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post #14 of 4893
7/22/12 at 7:52am
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I'd hate to see this thread die...I think critiques would be good. Feel free to critique away. This is a five month-old pullet.

 

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I agree. Hate to see it die. She is awesome! I love the bonnet shaped crest, but will she lose points for it?

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post #15 of 4893
7/22/12 at 11:36am

Your stomach! lol Good to hear! I can't take credit for her though. I think maybe I am not trimming enough?

Her back could be shorter though correct?

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post #16 of 4893
7/22/12 at 11:41am

And Peep, I don't know about the bonnet. I like it but it isn't truly correct. Probably would lose points. But I can live with it;-)

All...please add photos for critiques. Even an old bird you may not have anymore...critiquing is the best way to learn conformation. Hands on

would be ideal, but this is next best for learning.

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post #17 of 4893
7/22/12 at 12:19pm
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And Peep, I don't know about the bonnet. I like it but it isn't truly correct. Probably would lose points. But I can live with it;-)

All...please add photos for critiques. Even an old bird you may not have anymore...critiquing is the best way to learn conformation. Hands on

would be ideal, but this is next best for learning.

I'm hoping to get some photos tomorrow. I've been recoverying from surgery and haven't been to the barn in 7 weeks! Can you imagine the change in my grow out pen???

Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler! love.gif
  Member of American Silkie Bantam Club!

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Twin Oaks Ranch Silkies  frow.gif   I can't believe those little Silkies grabbed my heart! love.gif jumpy.gif
I have a wonderful DH who's a silkie enabler! love.gif
  Member of American Silkie Bantam Club!

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post #18 of 4893
7/22/12 at 12:44pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chisNchickens View Post

I'd hate to see this thread die...I think critiques would be good. Feel free to critique away. This is a five month-old pullet.

 

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I agree. Hate to see it die. She is awesome! I love the bonnet shaped crest, but will she lose points for it?

I, too like the bonnet-shaped crests, but they are not to standard.

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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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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post #19 of 4893
7/22/12 at 12:47pm
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Your stomach! lol Good to hear! I can't take credit for her though. I think maybe I am not trimming enough?

Her back could be shorter though correct?

Yes, a bit shorter would be better.

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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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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post #20 of 4893
7/22/12 at 2:21pm
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I'm hoping to get some photos tomorrow. I've been recoverying from surgery and haven't been to the barn in 7 weeks! Can you imagine the change in my grow out pen???


Yay more pics! And no - seven weeks is a longggg time I bet you are going stir crazy!

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