Silkie thread!

[peepblessed]

Can anyone tell me about this coloration?

Beautiful partridge chick! Babies coloring is called "chipmonk".

 

[peepblessed]

It was very hot when I took the pictures and the chicks like to let their wings droop out in the heat. How can I tell if she has a wing problem myself? What do I look for?
By the way, I would never ship any of my silkies-even in "perfect" weather. I've only sold to local buyers that have to stay in the front yard or the garage-LOL.

You should gently pull the wing out not stretching it quite the full distance. Be careful not to manipulate any of the wing feathers. It should look like a fan with no real obvious gaps. She is young so feathers could be still growing in or changing.

 

[AMeyer]

I absolutely LOVE white silkies. These guys are too cute!

 

[SadieSue]

This was my beautiful Ella. She passed away last week from heat stroke.Temperatures had spiked up to 108 last week, it was just too hot. RIP Ella. We will miss you.

Oh no - what a pretty girl. So sorry...

 

[littlecritters]

The lighter chicks look like splash and the darker look like blues. However in the first pic, there appears to be a hint of some beige and I'm not sure if that is due to the lighting.

Hi all! New owner of silkies here. Bought a one year old hen,but didn't want her to be the only one of her kind, so bought 6 more babies. I was so excited when I bought them that I didn't even ask how old they were. Here are some of the six. Can you give me an idea how old they might be? I'm guessing 4 - 6 weeks maybe??? And the colors ???

 

[chisNchickens]

Greta (white) #3 and Phyllis (blue partridge) #2

This appears to be a partridge, not blue partridge. Look at the black head....

 

[aoxa]

This appears to be a partridge, not blue partridge. Look at the black head....

It's the lighting I think. It's a very dark blue.

Here she is again

 

[chisNchickens]

It's the lighting I think. It's a very dark blue.

Here she is again

Strange, looks like a different bird. I wouldn't think the lighting would affect only the head...yep you're right looks more blue in second pic.

 

[GoldBarRanch]

Help! What's a good book for a Silkie enthusiast looking for more education on the breed, colors and breeding?
On the American Silkie Bantam Club they're selling the "The Silkie - Not Your Average Pet" http://www.americansilkiebantamclub.org/books.asp
What does this book have in it?

What about "The New 2010 Standard of Perfection" on the American Poultry Association website? How much Silkie information does this book have?
http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/APA_ShoppingMall3.htm

I'm looking for something simple...idiot proof. lol Something that will help me understand the DQs in a Silkie, things that are good to have (and not DQ). Color definitions etc.. Hope I make some sense?

Oh I like it SILKIES FOR DUMMIES, that would be cool !

 

[aoxa]

Strange, looks like a different bird. I wouldn't think the lighting would affect only the head...yep you're right looks more blue in second pic.

This picture is a bit older. She has darkened somewhat, but certainly not 'black'

Only have 5 her age, and 2 are white, one is a frilkie and one is pure blue - so I can't mistake her.