Need silkie breeder experts! Picture!

[peepblessed]

I am new to silkies but hatched some nice chicks from eggs on ebay and I want to rehome any that won't be good for my future breeding program. (Lofty goals!

) One of my white chicks has a yellow beak. Is that a DQ? Is it easy to breed out? It's a nice chick in every other way.

 

[peepblessed]

Just me trying again!

 

[joe17]

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I wouldn't cull it yet. I know some darken with age.

 

[peepblessed]

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I wouldn't cull it yet. I know some darken with age.

I was hoping that would be the case. Is it hard to breed out? Is it a DQ? Thanks so much!

 

[peepblessed]

Still hoping for a couple of answers on this topic.

 

[racuda]

Does it also have a light comb and pink feet?

 

[WhiteCochinLover]

Are you selling any? Where are you located cause if you are in my area and you are selling please let me know!!!!!

 

[peepblessed]

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No, everything else is dark....

 

[peepblessed]

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I have a couple of chicks I would sell and and couple of pet quality, 6 month old white roos. I am near Bakersfield, CA.

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Some have lighter beaks when first hatched. Give it time to darken. It could take a few weeks, but if it doesn't melanize in properly, it could be a DQ in the showring. If bred to a properly melanized bird, it should be fairly easy to breed out.

It's always best to select the VERY best ones to keep for your flock and rehome the others when you are building your breeding flock.