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Quote: Yeah, unfortunately, a lot of people have misconceptions about gamecocks. Associations like PETA or the ASPCA have trained them to believe that gamecocks are like pit bulls: if they are fighters towards their own species, they will be fighters to humans. Not so. Gamecocks are some of...

Quote: From what I can tell, he looks very pretty. In regards to the Silkies, I really like them too. I have three, two Buffs and a Partridge. I had a BEAUTIFUL Partridge female, Autumn. She was like a smokey black. Lost her to a halk just a few weeks ago. She was my absolute favorite ...

Quote: Is he good at protecting, or giving warnings? I know Silkies are pretty docile, but I've never had a male one.

Quote: World-wide, mareks is EVERYWHERE. Silkie roosters have the attributes you are asking for. Much as I love my purebred silkies, the mixes have a lot going for them. I know, it just stinks, (about the Marek's). I really thinky your right about the mixes, and Silkies. My previous roo...

Wow, some good suggestions, some I would never even thought of, like the game cocks. Thanks everyone!( if you haven't chimed in, please feel free to do so. The more advice, the better Btw, how do I know someone is a respected breeder here on BYC? I've never purchased anything from a breeder...

Quote: Thanks for the link. My only problem is that there is such a wide weight range for "standard". So I guess I am looking for a roo that is on the smaller side of standard.

Quote: OOOOH! I'm not that far from you Could you post a pic of your guy?

So I think I am going to go ahead and order a roo, along with a few pullets, and actually hatch out a few chicks. I've never done this before, I've always just ordered chicks from hatcheries. I have Marek's disease on my property, where I live is known for it, so I've always just assumed I...