Silkie comb

[theatrain16]

one of my silkie Roos ended up with a comb like this. It almost looks like a pea comb but I'm not sure does anyone know?

 

[sourland]

Somewhere back in his family tree there is a non silky relative. All of the 'silkies' sold by our local TSC this season were cross breds.

 

[theatrain16]

Somewhere back in his family tree there is a non silky relative.  All of the 'silkies' sold by our local TSC this season were cross breds.

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So you don't think he is pure bred?

 

[AllyAna]

If he was purebred he would have a walnut comb

 

[theatrain16]

(his tail feathers are still growing back in from the neighbor's dog attacking him)

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

He is purebred, but with a major fault. Not suitable for exhibition.

 

[theatrain16]

He is purebred, but with a major fault. Not suitable for exhibition.

I am planing on breeding my silkies and then just selling the offspring on Craigslist. Do you think if I breed him with my show quality hens they will still come out nice?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

His offspring will inheritboth his and the hen's traits. Some may come out with better combs, but some won't

 

[theatrain16]

His offspring will inheritboth his and the hen's traits. Some may come out with better combs, but some won't

Would the comb be a disqualification from show?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

His offspring will inheritboth his and the hen's traits. Some may come out with better combs, but some won't

Would the comb be a disqualification from show?

absolutely a disqualification. Incorrect comb type is always a dq