BlueKittyMeow
Chirping
- May 4, 2015
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We got what we thought were 8 silkies to add to our flock this season.
I have my doubts about half of these birds though!
I was told that the smaller birds, the potential non-silkies had just arrived that day while the others were older, so keep that in mind for the size difference.
They were all labeled as silkies but...
These 4 do NOT have black legs.
They do NOT have an extra toe!
And they seem like they might be developing different feathers, more like true feathers rather than silkie ones on the wings.
Here are some pics:
For comparison, here are the “real” silkies:
What do you think we got? I can only think MAYBE Brahmas? I got them from Tractor Supply btw, so it could only be something they carry. I’ve had a lot of breeds but this is my first experience with silkies and I’m stumped!
I have my doubts about half of these birds though!
I was told that the smaller birds, the potential non-silkies had just arrived that day while the others were older, so keep that in mind for the size difference.
They were all labeled as silkies but...
These 4 do NOT have black legs.
They do NOT have an extra toe!
And they seem like they might be developing different feathers, more like true feathers rather than silkie ones on the wings.
Here are some pics:
For comparison, here are the “real” silkies:
What do you think we got? I can only think MAYBE Brahmas? I got them from Tractor Supply btw, so it could only be something they carry. I’ve had a lot of breeds but this is my first experience with silkies and I’m stumped!