Buff Silkie Thread!

[Celtic Hill]

I was thinking that first I would cull for any serious defects, (Single Comb, Blue Skin, Incorrect number of toes) and then color, and then over all type. I think since buff is a hard color, that it would be good to establish the color THEN type. But of course im starting with quality birds so type is decent to begin with. Idk, just my (inexperienced) thoughts

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I know somebody was looking for a buff male, but forgot who. CityGirlinyheCountry has one listed here https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=465136

 

[ultasol]

Why would you cull for blue skin? Blue usually turns into black or mulberry as the chick ages....

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I agree, culling for blue skin makes no sense. Culling for WHITE skin, yes, but not blue.

 

[ShysCreations]

Great idea for a thread! Also thanks for clarifying that a buff can be shown with off color in the wings or lighter undercolor...the standard states each to be a defect rather than DQ. And a helpful note on the blue skin as the buffs sure seem to tend to that color. Here's a few of mine I'm working on....

 

[HatchingFever]

Do you guys think i have a chance of getting any awards for these birds at the del mar fair this year?

 

[chickendales]

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they are very nice and could do well at a fair or even apa show

 

[onthespot]

recently bought some buff silkie eggs on ebay. Put them in the bator on the 4th. Candled yesterday, and EIGHT are developing!!! Woot!!! I sure do hope I will have some pics to post on this thread soon... Just wanted to pre-warn you I have an evil plan in place so I can crash the party soon!!!

 

[Teresaann24]

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[ultasol]

Sackman- Blue, black, mulberry skin is fine,.. you don't want pink or white skin.