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How long does it take a silkie roo to "grow out?"

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by Tanichca, Sep 9, 2011.

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  1. Sep 9, 2011 #1
    Tanichca

    Tanichca Sparkle Magnet

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    Hi! I have a partridge silkie rooster, about 10 months old... hasnt crowed yet, hasnt tried mating, his crest is still coming in. I have seen pictures of the parent stock (BYCer Mbrobbins' birds) but he still doesnt look much like his dad/siblings... so, how long does it take a silkie roo to reach the "adult-looking" stage? Thanks in advance! (Sorry, no pics right now... Dad took the camera with him when he took my brothers to the park!)
     
  3. Sep 9, 2011 #2
    silkiechicken

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    Well, every bird is different so some early starters look like big ol boys at 8 months, some take 18 months.

    But no crow... are you sure it is not a girl?
     
  5. Sep 9, 2011 #3
    Tanichca

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    Wow, 18 months?

    Pretty danged sure... he has a HUGE walnut comb, really dark... streamers and the roo feathers in the tail.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2011 #4
    SundownWaterfowl

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    I had a male that was around 12 months before he started crowing, mating, etc. Some silkies can take a while to fully mature.
     

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