Silkie breeding, genetics & showing

[mystdogs]

My understanding is it means conformation

 

[ChicksNherps]

Back from vacation

Got some pictures of my baby girl. How is she growing up?








Also, I have a question about her feet.Her outer toe on each side is VERY short pretty much just a nub, is this normal or a flaw?

 

[mystdogs]

Back from vacation

Got some pictures of my baby girl. How is she growing up?

Cute

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Back from vacation

Got some pictures of my baby girl. How is she growing up?








Also, I have a question about her feet.Her outer toe on each side is VERY short pretty much just a nub, is this normal or a flaw?

Her crest is a bit lacking, and I can't see her feet feathers or wings but other than that she looks good. About the toe, that is a flaw. I would suggest not breeding her as it could be genetic.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: Type is basically body shape. For example, RIR type is brick-shaped, cochins are a large volleyball or beachball (depending on whether you're talking bantam or largefowl), silkies can be thought of as sort of S-shaped, or as three balls: the largest being the body, next is the tail and the smallest is the head/crest/beard. Games tend to be heart shaped.

 

[silkieloverz123]

Well your are obviously taking good care of them! Do you groom them and bathe them or are they naturally that perfect looking?
-SilkieLoverz123

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Thanks for the complements on my buff and blue hens.
I'm also wondering what you think of my black pullet?
Her crest was trimmed in this picture.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Back from vacation

Got some pictures of my baby girl. How is she growing up?








Also, I have a question about her feet.Her outer toe on each side is VERY short pretty much just a nub, is this normal or a flaw?

It is a flaw called brachydactyly. Very common with feather footed breeds.

 

[mystdogs]

Well your are obviously taking good care of them! Do you groom them and bathe them or are they naturally that perfect looking?
-SilkieLoverz123

They are all natural right now, haven't even had their first bath yet...though a couple of them really need it.

 

[silkieloverz123]

Your Black Silkie pullet is adorable! Whats her name and/or age??? <@SilkiesForEver>
-SilkieLoverz123