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Silkie color questions

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by hangin'witthepeeps, Oct 12, 2009.

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  1. Oct 12, 2009 #1
    hangin'witthepeeps

    hangin'witthepeeps Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Here are some of my silkies (may be mixes as I got them off eBay), I would like to know the color of this roo and the next is one hen.

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    Notice green in wing tips.
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    ETA: Does anyone know what that white and black striped hen is. I know it had a white silkie dad, d'Ucle mom?
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2009 #2
    Foxhound lady

    Foxhound lady Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Your roo looks gray! not sure on the others though
     
  5. Oct 12, 2009 #3
    tiki244

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    To me it looks grey or multi colored. I have never seen one with a lighter neck color than the body.
     
  7. Oct 12, 2009 #4
    Three Cedars Silkies

    Three Cedars Silkies Overrun With Chickens

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    Look like gray to me...very nice color!!
     
  9. Oct 12, 2009 #5
    erijn5

    erijn5 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    In the second pic that one looks just like my Grey Roo....But he does not have green tips.. [​IMG]
    Anyway they are very pretty congrats!! [​IMG]
     

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