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post #1481 of 5089
10/14/12 at 9:27am

just got home from Michigan Poultry Fanciers show in Birchrun MI http://fowlfest.org/

 was great show was so glad there where more silkies and showgirls entered then there has in many years last year i think there was only 3 silkies 5 showgirls this year there was probly 15 silkies and 6 or 7 showgirls i also met some my FB and BYC freinds i got best of verity in showgirls with my buff 

CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
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breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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post #1482 of 5089
10/14/12 at 9:31am
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Originally Posted by MaineGigi View Post

I am also a newbie. I have a splash roo that I got from another member, a buff and white hens and a partrigde whose sex is yet to be determined. The white I have is an adoptee who will not be in any breeding program, she is not quality. I do need to purchase some eggs or pairs of silkies. I am taking my time though so I can research the breed and learn as much as possible before going whole hog. The info here is great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Cathy

Welcome, Cathy! You're starting out right. thumbsup.gif

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hang in there!  Ask them how long they've been breeding and perfecting their line!  Don't worry, you'll get there too with careful culling!  :)

 

ETA-- have a plan and stick with it-- know what you are wanting to accomplish each time you breed.  :)

Love that ETA!!

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
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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 #1483 of 5089
10/14/12 at 9:33am
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Originally Posted by chickendales View Post

just got home from Michigan Poultry Fanciers show in Birchrun MI http://fowlfest.org/

 was great show was so glad there where more silkies and showgirls entered then there has in many years last year i think there was only 3 silkies 5 showgirls this year there was probly 15 silkies and 6 or 7 showgirls i also met some my FB and BYC freinds i got best of verity in showgirls with my buff 


Fantastic!! celebrate.gif

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 #1484 of 5089
10/14/12 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by chickendales View Post

just got home from Michigan Poultry Fanciers show in Birchrun MI http://fowlfest.org/

 was great show was so glad there where more silkies and showgirls entered then there has in many years last year i think there was only 3 silkies 5 showgirls this year there was probly 15 silkies and 6 or 7 showgirls i also met some my FB and BYC freinds i got best of verity in showgirls with my buff 

Congrats, Jessy!  Do you have a picture of her?  Sounds like you had a great time.  :)

 

 

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Welcome, Cathy! You're starting out right. thumbsup.gif

Love that ETA!!

yes, I love it too-- because I have to keep reminding myself what I'm trying to accomplish and not just breed for the sake of breeding.  tongue.png lol.png

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

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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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post #1485 of 5089
10/14/12 at 12:16pm

got for got to get pic at show here one her 

CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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post #1486 of 5089
10/14/12 at 12:27pm
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Originally Posted by chickendales View Post

got for got to get pic at show here one her 

Oh, she's adorable!  I love that little beard!  I bet she was all fluffed up nice for the show, though, right?  What do you use for fluffing?  (hairspray, Pink Oil, etc??)  

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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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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post #1487 of 5089
10/14/12 at 12:29pm
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Oh, she's adorable!  I love that little beard!  I bet she was all fluffed up nice for the show, though, right?  What do you use for fluffing?  (hairspray, Pink Oil, etc??)  

i dont use anything i just shampoo and blow dry 

CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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post #1488 of 5089
10/14/12 at 12:31pm
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye95 View Post

Oh, she's adorable!  I love that little beard!  I bet she was all fluffed up nice for the show, though, right?  What do you use for fluffing?  (hairspray, Pink Oil, etc??)  

i had just watered her before this pic 

CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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post #1489 of 5089
10/14/12 at 1:02pm

So I also just got back from my show, there were SO many silkies! Of course they judged us last too roll.png. Hachi didn't do as well as hoped, she got 4th out of 5 splash pullets, and the 5th one only got that because her whole face and crest was wet (this pullet won best of breed at the hopkinton fair). I wanted to pick his brain after the show as to why he chose another pullet over Hachi because the 3rd place pullet's wings were splayed outward. The 1st place pullet was very dark as well, I posted pictures of both of them. Of course, the ones I noticed that placed highest were the ones with "bonnet" crests th.gif I don't get it... Nori got 1st and a ribbon lol.png, but that's because she was the only one of ehr variety haha she lost to the one other AOV for best AOV, probably because she had more crest to her, ALSO a bonnet he.gif. All in all it was fun, I met a few silkie people.

 

 

 

 

 

~Kayla

 

 

2 Silkies(1 hen, 1 pullet), 1 SL Polish roo, 1 Alaskan Husky, 2 Cats, 1 Ball Python, 1 Panther Chameleon, 1 Waxbill, 6 Bettas, 4 pleco's, 1 goldfish

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~Kayla

 

 

2 Silkies(1 hen, 1 pullet), 1 SL Polish roo, 1 Alaskan Husky, 2 Cats, 1 Ball Python, 1 Panther Chameleon, 1 Waxbill, 6 Bettas, 4 pleco's, 1 goldfish

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post #1490 of 5089
10/14/12 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by ChicksNherps View Post

So I also just got back from my show, there were SO many silkies! Of course they judged us last too roll.png. Hachi didn't do as well as hoped, she got 4th out of 5 splash pullets, and the 5th one only got that because her whole face and crest was wet (this pullet won best of breed at the hopkinton fair). I wanted to pick his brain after the show as to why he chose another pullet over Hachi because the 3rd place pullet's wings were splayed outward. The 1st place pullet was very dark as well, I posted pictures of both of them. Of course, the ones I noticed that placed highest were the ones with "bonnet" crests th.gif I don't get it... Nori got 1st and a ribbon lol.png, but that's because she was the only one of ehr variety haha she lost to the one other AOV for best AOV, probably because she had more crest to her, ALSO a bonnet he.gif. All in all it was fun, I met a few silkie people.

 

 

 

 

 

remember the barn is more important then the color you paint it 

CHICKENDALES                             state certified pullorum tester
breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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breeders of Showgirls, Silkies{black, blue, splash, white,buff,partridge}       http://boypolish.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Best-in-Show/106130686084461?sk=info#!/profile.php?id=747610608

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