I have a silkie rooster and a non bearded silkie hen and i really want a bearded hen so i was wondering if i hatch eggs from the pair is it a high chance that i will get bearded silkies or am i just wasting my time and should just order bearded silkies?
this is the hen
i really dont know about the rooster but the hen behind him in the pictures is stunning...you should by her as well...she looks like an EE and the color is amazing...one of the preatiest ive seen...
Definatly a rooster....heeavy breeds mature slower...and it if were a pullet she would not be the same height as the rooster on her side...best way to find it is to feel for spurs...they should be coming out about that time..
Name: El Dorado
Age:1 year
Breed: Golden Neck D Uccle
Category:Handsomest
Story about this bird(optional): He was a Feather Legg Bantam Special Chick from Ideal, Survivied Cocci, and now runs around the yard all day chassing the the Jersey Giant Hens.
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Sorry i really dont have experience with game chickens...but what i can tell you is that i believe there all pullets...maybe not the last one...but pullets mostly ....my light brahmas didnt feather completly till they were like ready to lay...it doesnt look like anyother breed...so the...
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I've had Bantam Buff Brahmas for 6 years and have NEVER had agression issues. My Rooster is good to his hens and the hens are good broodys and make WONDERFUL mothers. I don't know why you've had issues, but to tell someone to kill a baby chick based on your experience...
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I was initially happy when i got them becaus i had heard how friendly and peaceful they were...but its the opposite...the hens are all right ...but nothing speacial.... but the roosters are a real problem...ther are always fighting..and they hate being handled...they're very aggresive...