Pasty Butt Check and I learned something

[Vantic]

I know from the title, you are thinking there is nothing to learn from a pasty butt. I agree. What I learned today is, Silkies have gray skin. I hatched 18 chicks last Saturday (first time yeah). Most of the eggs have the promise of green/blue eggs. But some were from a mixed farmhouse that has two roos, a Silky and Buff Orpington. As I was rudely checking each butt today (only one needed work) I noticed two gray vents.

Most interested, I searched this site. I guess the Silky daddy got a little action.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I believe even the bones of a silkie are black.

 

[Vantic]

Wow, learning two things in one day might be too much... Anyone with experience in Silky crosses. Let bust open the "he learned something new today limit"