Silkie thread!

[ThePolishPrincess]

Question; If I have a really dark blue hen and a black roo, what's the chances of the % blue offspring being really dark like the mother? She has been mistaken for a black herself on many occassions, but is definately blue. (Avatar pic).

 

[robin416]

Quote:
If averages worked then I should have 50% black and 50% blue chicks. What I have instead are seven obviously blue chicks.

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Quote:
If averages worked then I should have 50% black and 50% blue chicks. What I have instead are seven obviously blue chicks.

Thanks! More specifically...would the offspring be the same shade of blue as the mother? Or would they range in blue shades?

 

[robin416]

My breeding pair was a very dark male and a black female. So far the peeps look to be much lighter than the male. But they still have to go through all the molt stages before I'll know how light or dark they're going to be.

 

[Egg Rookie 2010]

A friend is giving me a hen and roo...blue bearded. They hatched 4 months ago. I have never had these birds and am new to chickens all together. So my stupid question of the day is: How do these birds see????? Also, is there any specific maintenance important I need to know about that is different than a regular feathered chicken? Do they need baths? They look so delicate!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well most of them wear glasses at an early age because of the hair[feathers] that hangs in their eyes, so to keep that from happening cut bangs... sorry couldn't resist.

 

[joe17]

Quote:
I know what you mean! You couldnt think this thing could see!

I planned on showing them so I didnt trim but they got around just fine. They ate and drank atleast! I bathe mine occasionally to keep them in condition.

 

[Egg Rookie 2010]

They are so pretty. Do they typically have a nice attitude? Like...do you think the average bird would let me pick it up? Yes I know it isnt a cat but Im not sure I could resist petting the thing!

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Quote:
We always think of ours the cats of the chicken-world. The roos can carry some 'tude like any other roo but the hens are usually pretty quiet and friendly. If not raised with absolute hands-on care when young, birds still tend to be pretty calm and handle-able, if not a bit reserved.

 

[joe17]

The one in the picture is just like a cat! I swear it likes getting held and petted. Some roos have attitudes but my main breeder is just as sweet!