Bearded or non bearded silkies?

[Ticktockchooks]

Hey guys, got these cuties yesterday.. wondering if they are bearded or non bearded? Also what colour might they end up?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Hey guys, got these cuties yesterday.. wondering if they are bearded or non bearded? Also what colour might they end up?

The darker one is bearded the lighter one looks like it has muffs.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Lighter one looks to be half bearded.

 

[Ticktockchooks]

The darker one is bearded the lighter one looks like it has muffs.

Thank you! I've never heard of muffs.. I'll have to have a Google!

 

[Ticktockchooks]

Lighter one looks to be half bearded.

Thank you! I didn't even know half bearded was a thing!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thank you! I didn't even know half bearded was a thing!

It is.
This boy is an example.

 

[Ticktockchooks]

It is.
This boy is an example.View attachment 3384272

Oh yes! I know that look! Handsome boy

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh yes! I know that look! Handsome boy

It's pretty much the samething as Muffs.

 

[NatJ]

Thank you! I've never heard of muffs.. I'll have to have a Google!

Muffs and beard are caused by the same gene.
Genetically, either a chicken has them both, or it does not have either one.

But people call them "muffs" or "beard" depending on how many feathers are on the side of the face or under the beak.

Muffs & beards can vary quite a bit in how big they are, how many feathers are involved, and how far they stick out in what directions.

 

[Canadian Wind]

It is.
This boy is an example.View attachment 3384272

NECK BEARD!