Interesting you should mention the straight comb. While observing my silkie babies today, I noticed 3 of the six have what appears to be a straight comb. I thought it was odd. I did purchase them from TSC so I know they are not of show quality. They are only 2.5 weeks old. I don't know if the comb will change.or not.
It is no biggie. Does this mean they are mixed with something? I am just hoping what ever they were mixed with is docile. They seam to be a skittish bunch. My BO were very tame at there ageUnfortunately, it will not change. But, unless you plan on showing, its no biggie
Interesting you should mention the straight comb. While observing my silkie babies today, I noticed 3 of the six have what appears to be a straight comb. I thought it was odd. I did purchase them from TSC so I know they are not of show quality. They are only 2.5 weeks old. I don't know if the comb will change.or not.
Since you know they are not show quality, chances are that they have a bit of cochin or bantam cochin because the straight comb is a recessive gene. Pure silkies do not have a straight comb, which means that your chicks have to be part cochin (which is a common breed to mix with silkies to get the frizzle) or some other chicken. Hopefully this makes sense! ;-)Crossing my fingers, treats will train them. I've tried to give the meal worms and they just stare at them. Perhaps they are to young at this point.Not necessarily. If your Silkies came from a hatchery (or feed store), its common for them to have incorrect combs, missing/extra toes, no feathers on their legs, I've even seen them with normal feathers. The thing is, those hatcheries are breeding for quantity, not quality. They're hatching as many chicks to sell as possible with little to no regard for the necessary traits certain breeds should possess.
If it makes you feel any better, all of my Silkie chicks act like I'm some predator out to get them. They go through this phase where they basically poop themselves if I even so much as look in their direction. Eventually they mellow out and realize I'm the lady that brings the food. Some chicks are outgoing and friendly, others more standoffish, thats just the way it goes. I have heard that hatchery and feed store Silkies are more skittish than breeder Silkies. Honestly, I'm not sure how true that is though, I've never had Silkies from a hatchery. I'd imagine time and treats will tame them
Ohhh I would love a frizzle!!!!!Interesting!
cute chick...it seems the consensus states silkies are hard to sex. So when you see and egg or hear a rooster crow you'll know..How old before you can tell their sex?
