Self Blue (Lavender) Silkie Thread

[Elite Silkies]

He's a nice looking boy Oldtimegator. I hate to hear that it's hard to breed out.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

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I remember reading somewhere that they pass the silver hackles onto their male offspring, and its rare to see silver hackles in hens.

 

[bacres]

Why is it that only males get the silver in their hackels but hens don't?

 

[sonew123]

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too bad because he was gorgeous!!!

 

[bacres]

It is a real shame. I kinda feel your pain. I have a rabbit that is a Grand Champion and he got sick at a rabbit show and lost his type and he is not nearly as good today as he once was! I was so upset! I hate when people bring animals to show when they are sick and end up getting other animals sick as well!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Am I seeing silver elsewhere on his body as well, or is that just light reflecting off the feathers?

 

[Elite Silkies]

Sonoran,

He does have silver other than his hackles. I need to get a better picture of him.

 

[bacres]

Can anyone answer this question yet? Why is it that only males get the silver in their hackels but hens don't?

 

[Elite Silkies]

Just adding an updated picture of my Lavender Pullet from Bren. Her feet are wet and muddy, she found a wet spot to play in, she also got her crest dirty.

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

Elite Silkies she is Lovley

I just won these hope the arrive ok

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-LAVENDER-and-...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414ef2bf85
Also bought some black splits