Newbie needs pics & info on telling the quality of Cochins and Sikies!

[Elite Silkies]

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They have good crest, nice tight wings, correct combs, correct toes. The pullet have very nice foot feathering, but she decided to play in the mud and they look bad in that pick, but they are very nice when clean.

They both have heavy foot feathering. They also need to have a nice plush butt!

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

If your interested in breeding and showing quality birds, I would suggest getting the Standard of Perfection so you know what the breed standard requires.

 

[Vnctan]

I tried to look it up online but I couldn't find it. Do you have to buy it? I know that AKC has the standard for every breed of dog on their website that you can view and print for free but I don't know about chickens.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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Yea, with poultry you do have to buy it. Some breed clubs do have the standard listed. The silkie bantam club has it listed. http://americansilkiebantamclub.org/standard.asp