Silkie breeding, genetics & showing

[Aaisha]

he got giant spurs... and thanks.

 

[Adoravachick]

he got giant spurs... and thanks.

My boys that are just around a year old will generally have spurs that are about 1/4 inch. At 2 years old they can be significantly larger if they aren't trimmed.

 

[Aaisha]

i gueess they are a inch or maller, i will take a pic of his leg, thats hard to remove his leg feathers.....

 

[PaintedFeathers]

i gueess they are a inch or maller, i will take a pic of his leg, thats hard to remove his leg feathers.....

I commented on your post on the other thread, but I just noticed your in africa. I don't know as much about the large fowl silkies and if their standard is different, but If I was to compare them to bantams I would say they are pet quality, the female doesn't have feathers on her feet and an almost non-existant crest, and the male has a lot of hard feathers in is tail. They are adorable though and you will be bit by the silkie bug soon!

 

[Aaisha]

okay.......... i dont think mine are large fowl and if they are then is she a show wuality?

 

[PaintedFeathers]

New white hen, Crystal

 

[AussieGirl]

Hi everyone! Would any of y'all happen to recommend any silky breeders in Tx? I wouldn't mind looking out of state but I hope to find somebody close to home near San Antonio.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

are these show quality or not? plus how old are they??
















the guy i bought from said they are around 1 year old and show quality.

Can't really tel age from a photo; I'd say pet quality; type is wrong for show/exhibition quality.

 

[brookhill]

We are looking at finally purchasing out first silkies. The kids would like to show them in 4-H. I've really enjoyed reading this thread from beginning to end. Coming from "show dogs" I really have learned a lot by the explanations of conformation posted here. I look forward to learning a ton more

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I've really enjoyed reading this thread from beginning to end.

That is remarkable!

Enjoy your silkies when you get them! They are really different from all other chicken breeds I have had. I love them!!