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Oh no im not saying they have to be but from a showing prespective. It helps alot.
Really? Huh... Interesting, Nice to know though if I ever want to pick up breeding or showing. Right now I only have my little "pet" flock
beared well. Silkies do not need to be bearded.
I got pet Silkies from Ideal. I would never show them! The hen has practically no crest. The Roosters don't have the best crests, and are mostly all real feathering on the top.
I saw a huge silkie rooster at the fair. If I didn't know it I would...