Silkie color identification?

[Alexandra33]

My precious mother surprised me with 10 gorgeous little Silkies today from the assorted bantam bin at Rural King, and I'm over the moon with happiness! I know there are 2 Blue, 1 Black, 1 Splash, and 3 Partridge, but I'm unsure of the other varieties. As I've only raised one Silkie before, I'm pretty inexperienced with the breed. Would really appreciate some help!

Would like to add: they all have feathered legs, black skin, extra toes (that I've noticed so far), and walnut combs, so pretty sure they're all Silkies.

#1. At first glance appears to be a Blue, but what about the orange-tinged face?

#2. Buff or Partridge?

#3. No idea on this munchkin. It's a cutie, though!

Hopefully you can see the colors on its back in this shot....

~Alex

 

[Alexandra33]

Upon further inspection, some have 4 toes on both feet, others only have 5 toes on one foot, and still other are completely 5-toed. Definitely hatchery quality!

~Alex

 

[MelissaRose]

They are so cute!

 

[Alexandra33]

They are so cute!

Awww, thank you so much!

~Alex

 

[Chicken Chat]

They are adorable little fluff balls!

I had someone tell me one time that silkies are a fragile bird, he tried to have some in his mixed flock of standards and unfortunately, the standards killed his silkies. As I had not seen his setup, I can't speak for why that happened or his introduction techniques. I see you have a mixed flock, and I can tell you I have had silkies in a mixed flock (both standards and bantams) together for years without issues, but I have plenty of room in the run and coops for everyone. I've never thought of them as a fragile bird anymore than any of my others, in fact, I have two silkie hens that are rather pushy with my non-silkie hens. Silkies do have a vaulted skull and injury can happen if they receive a good peck to that area, but I have never had that happen. I can tell you they make the BEST moms ever! They are my go to for raising chicks.

Enjoy your new babies!

 

[Alexandra33]

They are adorable little fluff balls!

I had someone tell me one time that silkies are a fragile bird, he tried to have some in his mixed flock of standards and unfortunately, the standards killed his silkies. As I had not seen his setup, I can't speak for why that happened or his introduction techniques. I see you have a mixed flock, and I can tell you I have had silkies in a mixed flock (both standards and bantams) together for years without issues, but I have plenty of room in the run and coops for everyone. I've never thought of them as a fragile bird anymore than any of my others, in fact, I have two silkie hens that are rather pushy with my non-silkie hens. Silkies do have a vaulted skull and injury can happen if they receive a good peck to that area, but I have never had that happen. I can tell you they make the BEST moms ever! They are my go to for raising chicks.

Enjoy your new babies!

Thank you SO much, that's wonderful information! Only Silkie I ever owned was a rooster, and an evil one at that, so I have no experience with hens. It seems the breed is known for their broody capabilities!

Yes, my flock is the definition of mixed. I keep everything from Marans to OEGBs together. Glad to hear you've had good experiences! It's probably best to keep an eye on things, just to make sure picking doesn't get out of control if it starts - though that's never once happened in my situation (much like yours). Usually I integrate newcomers by setting up shop in a large dog crate located inside our coop, then slowly allowing everybody to mingle.
Believe me, they're all getting their fair share of love!

~Alex

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

I think your first chick is a Buff Brahma.
Partridge Silkie
Self Blue (I think)
Red Silkie

 

[obicat]

#1. No idea with this one!
#2. Buff or Partridge? Partridge
#3. No idea on this munchkin. It's a cutie, though! Buff

 

[Alexandra33]

Thank you all so much for the input! Much appreciated.

I think your first chick is a Buff Brahma.
Partridge Silkie
Self Blue (I think)
Red Silkie

Someone else said I had a Red Silkie in the bunch, which is a big surprise.... So far, the general consensus for #2 is Partridge.
I never would've thought #1 was a Silkie, either, but what about the black skin, extra toe, and walnut comb?

~Alex

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

They are adorable little fluff balls!

I had someone tell me one time that silkies are a fragile bird, he tried to have some in his mixed flock of standards and unfortunately, the standards killed his silkies. As I had not seen his setup, I can't speak for why that happened or his introduction techniques. I see you have a mixed flock, and I can tell you I have had silkies in a mixed flock (both standards and bantams) together for years without issues, but I have plenty of room in the run and coops for everyone. I've never thought of them as a fragile bird anymore than any of my others, in fact, I have two silkie hens that are rather pushy with my non-silkie hens. Silkies do have a vaulted skull and injury can happen if they receive a good peck to that area, but I have never had that happen. I can tell you they make the BEST moms ever! They are my go to for raising chicks.

Enjoy your new babies!

that is really strange! i just got 8 standard chicks and one silkie, if i take him out all of my barred rocks start crying! he is a little BUGGER to them too!