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silkie and splash question

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by squeak1387, May 21, 2011.

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  1. May 21, 2011 #1
    squeak1387

    squeak1387 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i am really new to these little fluffy chickens. just bought a black silkie and a white/black splash today at the swap at the TSC in ocala. i don't know too much about the breed really. one big questions is how to tell hen from rooster? any i would love any other advice about these breeds so i feel a little better about raising them. [​IMG]
     
  3. May 21, 2011 #2
    greenfamilyfarms

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    Congrats on your new additions! Is there any way to post some pictures of them? That would help us determine the sex more accurately for you.
     
  5. May 21, 2011 #3
    squeak1387

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    Yeah, I will get some up ASAP when I got feed in a few mins
     
  7. May 21, 2011 #4
    squeak1387

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    my silkie
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    my splash

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    i also just noticed that there are green leg bands on both of them too...
     
  9. May 21, 2011 #5
    Sonoran Silkies

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    Need whole body shots on each to try to tell; preferably profile so we can look for streamers and type. Easier to tell if they are standing up, not being held.
     
  11. May 21, 2011 #6
    Teresaann24

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    both are pullets.
     
  13. May 23, 2011 #7
    squeak1387

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    hopefully these pics will help a little more to pick them out. is it a cockrell or a pullet? i cant even tell by the slightest amount.

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  15. May 23, 2011 #8
    Sonoran Silkies

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    I'm inclined to say the parrtidge is a pullet, but the body really doesn't show as much penciling as it should for a pullet. The splash looks like a cockerel, but again, no guarantees.
     
  17. May 23, 2011 #9
    greenfamilyfarms

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    Quote:Agreed.
     
  19. May 23, 2011 #10
    squeak1387

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    Can anyone maybe post a pick of a rooster and one of a hen so I can maybe see if I see the difference. Maybe if u post a pic u can point out the difference. These little birds are tricky [​IMG]
     
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