Giant Silkie Project.

[CindyinSD]

Chick growth update: 2 weeks old, tomorrow.
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So pretty! Do you have any idea/guess as to whether it's male or female yet?

 

[MysteryChicken]

So pretty! Do you have any idea/guess as to whether it's male or female yet?

I believe it's a female. It grows feathers fast like a brahma pullet.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Next update coming on the 21st.

 

[sinibaloo]

good luck!

 

[MysteryChicken]

good luck!

Thanks.

 

[MysteryChicken]

This is how big she's getting.

 

[CindyinSD]

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'll be getting a full measurement of her tomorrow.

 

[RiverOtter]

Out of curiosity, since the broiler silkies are large with basic Silkie traits, why not start there and breed quality into them?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Out of curiosity, since the broiler silkies are large with basic Silkie traits, why not start there and breed quality into them?

Because their combs are made differently to identify them. I don't want the funky comb type.