Likelihood of a silkie to have...

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feathers on all 5 toes on each foot? Is this a good or bad trait for eventually showing, or does it make no difference?

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Don't know the answer but I'm sure Sonoran Silkies will be along soon to answer.

In the meantime....

 

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I have 3 rooster's left to chose from for my breeding, and I want to make sure I pick the nicest one for my ladies.

 

[LilPeeps]

It's a good thing to have heavily feathered feet. Silkies must have feathering at least to the middle toes, anything more is fine.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I agree with LilPeeps, but not too long ago someone had a bird DQed for having too much foot feathering!

Bad judging IMO. Most breeders would LOVE to have birds with plenty of feathering on every toe.

 

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Oh wow... I was wondering if they would or not. If it was a good thing I have a roo with it and would love to pass that gene on.

I hope his crest fills out more, but I think running a comb through the mess would help! LOL

His beard is very full too and really poofs out all around his cheeks.

 

[melissa508]

I always have thought silkies could never have too much foot feathering ..looks nicer anyways. Ive hatched several that have so much feathering on all the toes & even on the bottoms of them..

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Well it certainly caused consternation on the club website. Judges aren't always correct. Another big goof was when a judge told one of the best breeders that silkie tails are supposed to be held low--level with the back

 

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Ok, I even know that is dumb!

I'm not showing yet, but I am working my way there... I want my daughter to grow up showing ... ect.

So do you think the listed would be a nice choice to keep?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I certainly would. He is a handsome boy.