Showgirl thread- for posting pictures and discussing breed!

[chickendales]

I am geographically unsuitable, out on Long Island. WAY out. So just putting out feelers.
Plus, all the SGs I have seen for sale by me are white. BORING!!
I want chickens of color!

what color are you looking for i know breeder all over the usa and canada

 

[chickendales]

by way white showgirls are not boring there probly the prettiest this comeing form some that only bought white because it was all i find at first now i breed almost every color

 

[stoopid]

I should have said common, bad choice of words.
I am just getting restless waiting for mine to start maturing.
I was thinking about making some Paint...
It's just this color genetics has me stumped. So I figure whatever colors pop up, If it's a Showgirl, it will be beautiful any which way!

 

[chickendales]

I should have said common, bad choice of words.
I am just getting restless waiting for mine to start maturing.
I was thinking about making some Paint...
It's just this color genetics has me stumped. So I figure whatever colors pop up, If it's a Showgirl, it will be beautiful any which way!

to get paint you have have paint, paint can be breed to black or white or other paint just mater who u ask

 

[chickendales]

I should have said common, bad choice of words.
I am just getting restless waiting for mine to start maturing.
I was thinking about making some Paint...
It's just this color genetics has me stumped. So I figure whatever colors pop up, If it's a Showgirl, it will be beautiful any which way!

and if your looking make colors buy white showgirl male and breed him to silkie hens of color you like

 

[jlynn]

here are a couple pic's of young cockerel and pullets, not the best but gives you an idea.

between three and four months old.. the cockerels is crowing

Hens.. below

 

[stoopid]

I have paint, both pullet and cockerel.
Tons of blue and splash.
Need more black... as far as SGs I have only a black NB, and blue Partridge bearded. Pretty sure both girls...
I have a black NB cock, he's got a little gold leakage on his neck, but since we're in a naked neck mood, I'm not sure I should worry about it.
MORE... want more! To make more. I am so tired of big birds.

 

[jsp28504]

This was my first SG, her name is Louise, and she is giving me adorable pet showgirls. I got her at an auction with a few other naked neckers and did some research to find out about Showgirls.


This is one of her off-spring from a white and Louise cross. I loved her colors!


Since reading more about them, I have gotten some better quality and higher generations, I'm thinking somewhere in the 12-15 range.

 

[taprock]

I've been reading for a while now and you all have helped me understand SG's much better. There is still so much I don't know.

to get paint you have have paint, paint can be breed to black or white or other paint just mater who u ask

Do you have a picture of a paint or can you tell me what color it is. I have never seen one but it sound pretty.

and if your looking make colors buy white showgirl male and breed him to silkie hens of color you like \

Right now I only have two SG males which I was upset about but maybe it is a good thing since silkie's are easier to find.
Is there a standard for SG? How do I determine if it is a good quality bird?
Here are my boys, are they considered decent birds or not? Buzz has a weird comb, kind of like a big flat knob. Because of it I wasn't sure about breeding him, but he does have a great personality. He follows me around like a puppy and as about as curious as one.

Teri




And Buzz

 

[stoopid]

The thing that stands out most to me is their combs,I would consider them "OK".
The boys are nice looking, I am in love with Teri.
Go get yourself some Silkie hens and make us some babies!!
The Showgirl is not APA recognized (YET) but can be shown.
Get yourself a Standard of Perfection, and read it cover to cover.
The breed standard you will refer to is the Silkie, as SGs are a variety of them, just with naked necks.
Go to the ASBC's website, and study the descriptions there.
To join them is to support them.