Can Someone Tell Me What Color My Silkies Are????

[swheat]

If you have roos and hens breed them together and see what you get. If they are replicas of the parents, then you would have Columbian silkies. Beautiful either way...enjoy them !

 

[muddyhorse]

I like them they are very pretty. it takes forever (up to 18 months ) for a silkie to fully mature. yes you can show them as long as they don't have any DQs get a copy of the standard and learn it. since they are not a recognized color they can not win best of breed but they can get all other variety. Lavenders are not recognized either. I think you have something very unique there after they start laying I would be happy to swap some eggs with you if you would like some whites or cuckoo silkies. here is one of my white boys

 

[SAM1646]

That Would Be Great!! I Do Have A Roo And Hens Together. But How Will I Know If They Came From The Same Parents Since I Dont Know Who The Original Breeder Was, They Were Gotton Off Ebay From A Girl In Holly Michigan Who Bought Them . Should I Let Them Brred Or Will I Have Genetic Problems? When Should I Look For Eggs From Them???

 

[swheat]

Well, You will not know if you don't breed them. I would surely breed them!

ETA- Silkie girls will usually start to lay between 6-8 months of age, so may take a little longer some sooner.

 

[drdoolittle]

I think your silkies are actually prettier than the ones shown in the link! I would love to have a few chicks if you ever do breed them. Good luck!

 

[SAM1646]

Thanks everyone!!! Ill breed them and give all you guys the outcome!!! You guys are the best!!!!

 

[SAM1646]

Rachel then Ill get some indian runner ducklings from you lol!! I can add it to my pekin drakes!!!

 

[V Comb]

Remember, I doubt you'll be getitng hatching eggs, as they are in here in Australia

 

[SAM1646]

I found out what the name of the breed is I wrote her a email today. Lets see what she says

 

[muddyhorse]

you don't have to worry about breeding brothers and sisters in chickens as much as you do in dogs or horses. they should lay at about 6-8 months sometimes a little longer they may wait until spring