Need help identifying these Bantams please!

[thenaturecoast]

Sounds like it! That and the dark skin, feathered feet... Krusty shows a partial topknot while Dove doesn't, but that happens sometimes... 5 toes and dark skin are dominant Silkie genes... and small dark comb...
they are very cute!!

Thanks they are cute! That is what I liked about them, they looked different. What about the Topknot? Is that a Silkie thing or indicative of another breed you may know?

 

[thenaturecoast]

Anyone have any idea on age? Could they be 8 months like the person I bought them from suggested?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Thanks they are cute! That is what I liked about them, they looked different. What about the Topknot? Is that a Silkie thing or indicative of another breed you may know?

Some other breeds have different types of topknots or crests that could look similar in mixes, for example Polish, Sultans, Houdans, Cream Legbars to name a few, lol. But having a topknot, black/dark skin, and 5 toes all together means Silkie. Silkies are the only ones who have that combination. The silkied feathers are recessive though, so mixes usually have smooth feathers instead of the distinctive Silkie feathers.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Anyone have any idea on age? Could they be 8 months like the person I bought them from suggested?

They could be 8 months, is harder to tell with bantams cuz they're always small, lol... I'd guess at least 6 months... ??

 

[thenaturecoast]

They could be 8 months, is harder to tell with bantams cuz they're always small, lol... I'd guess at least 6 months... ??

Thank you so much for all your help!

 

[Ravynscroft]

You're very welcome!!!