Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

No, a mottled houdan mix, taking the crest down to a partial crest size so trimming is less needed. Thing was so interesting that I would consider these.

Gosh I LOVED Thing - I would love a Houdan - Performance offers them but only straight run.

 

[bgmathteach]

Maybe crop it, but considering her tail got cut...unless she poses for me again....doubtful. I love that pic, though.

but she is so stunning in that picture!

 

[Ponypoor]

Sounds like your next name list: Glaze, Cruller, Fritter, Bavaria, Cake, Sprinkle, Bismark

Thanks now I am hungry!

Mr P-nut.

 

[Ponypoor]

Two fer Tuesday

2 hens and their big man

Are there two???

Two with wattles and combs

Good night everyone!

 

[rural mouse]

No, a mottled houdan mix, taking the crest down to a partial crest size so trimming is less needed. Thing was so interesting that I would consider these.

I suspect they used a mottled cochin or a light Brahma with them.

 

[featherhead007]

& doesn't it make one wonder where the Houdans & Sultans came from to begin with? 5 toes, crested, feathered feet, bearded... just sayin'... those Silkies & Polish got around...

Houdan don't have feathered feet like Cookies & Cream at Meyer.

Insert “horndog” here

 

[featherhead007]

Thanks now I am hungry!

Mr P-nut.

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Great now she brings Mr. P into this

 

[rural mouse]

& doesn't it make one wonder where the Houdans & Sultans came from to begin with? 5 toes, crested, feathered feet, bearded... just sayin'... those Silkies & Polish got around...

Houdan don't have feathered feet like Cookies & Cream at Meyer.

Houdans and Dorkings are 5 toed and clean legged. Silkies, faverolles, and sultans are 5 toed and feather footed. Houdans, silkies and sultans are crested. Houdans, faverolles, and SOME silkies are bearded. Dorkings have been in existence as a breed in England since the time of the Romans....and have short legs as do Scot's Dumpies, which are almost as old.

 

[RoyalChick]

Eggsactly. I am thrilled Bert got a nice home, and Rosario and Sir Shirley. They sent me video of him today Tidbitting for his new lady a silver laced Wyandotte. They wanted to know if that was his happy noise

Awwww!

 

[knoturavggrl]

How thrilling for Pebble. I know Cuckoo variety in other breeds are auto-sexing at hatch but not sure how sex can be guaranteed w/ Blue Silkie chicks... unless the hatchery does their own DNA testing? That's a first if a hatchery can guarantee SiLkie pullet chicks. I have heard great comments about Meyer & if other hatcheries don't start doing DNA testing on bantams Meyer will blow them all away

I tried to figure that out, they don’t say and I can’t find anything definitive on how they manage this feat. I read many, many reviews and apparently they do have a very high rate of success and will reimburse if wrong. Mistakes do happen though for sure just not often. I personally figured it was bound to be much better than straight run.

What will you do if he’s a she??

Wasn't someone commenting they were pretty certain the larger walnut comb confirmed him a boy?

Yes, there was a breeder here who kindly weighed in and she thought boy as well. Though it would be hilarious if we were all wrong and quite possible too! They are incredibly difficult to sex for so long.

@Ponypoor, then I have just gotten myself into a future broody craziness kinda situation for no good reason Good thing they are ridiculously cute. I mean, what does one say to this except.. take my money and give it to me.

@knoturavggrl ~ another Silkie mix sold exclusively by Meyer called Cookies & Cream. The Silkies are being used for so many crossbreedings
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These are adorable. I have seen them, I actually really like their color and smaller crests. Downside is the size is unpredictable some are small but some are nearly full size which tracks since it is a cross. Adorable though.