SILKIE FEATHERING INFORMATION WANTED!!!

[chickenwhisperer123]

Is there anywhere that has grey silkie chicks for sale that could ship?
I would really like to try this!!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

So I would breed the offspring of both pairs together to get the percentages you listed?

Yes​

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Then about how many generations would it take to stabalize the breed, and make it look showable?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I don't know? Some things don't take as long as others. I think this might be a pretty easy project if you can get the right silkies to work with. But I honestly don' t know enough about the brahmas to know how much fine tuning you'll need for a show worthy bird.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Thanks for all of your help, I posted that I was looking for grey silkies, and the only person I have found is selling them for $75.00 per bird!!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Make sure to say you're looking for pet quality birds--because that is what you need. That should bring the price down.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Quote:
True Seramas, not American Seramas, are categorized in four body types: Apple, Ball, Dragon, and Slim. The Dragon type is the most extreme, having the head reaching so far that is touches the back. American Seramas are a combination of Apple and Ball I believe. In Malaysia, there are no varieties, instead they catagorize by body type and weight.

 

[DiVon80]

If you want to learn about seramas go to(jerrysseramasllc.com) He was one of the first to bring the breed here. He also has the silkie seramas. He also explains the quote "NO difference" between the american/other. There is also a club he reccomends(scnaonline.org). As for grey pet quality silkies Ideal has them. I also subscribe to the poultry press its a lil newspaper with lots of info and breeders.

 

[MoodyChicken]

American and Malaysian Seramas look identical, but America doesn't classify them by the different body types.