ok, thanks, he does his job, so far every egg has hatched (only replacing my egg layers that are too old, not selling chicks because i can't say he's pure silkie), but he is SO mean and aggressive, someone who raises chickens at work suggested he might be polish, but really had no idea since...
I got this as a chick, he was supposed to be a splash silkie, but smooth feathers came in and he is sort of a jerk (very mean SOB), does not have silkie temperament...does have feathered feet, so maybe a mix with something? Anyone have any ideas?
I am so grateful I found this thread, I have 2 chicks with leg deformities that could not be fixed, and i've been crying on and off all morning thinking i was going to have to do something like snap their necks or cut it off to end their suffering...so i thank everyone who posted "passive" ways...