Silkie thread!

[NovaAman]

I think it is pretty clear that he's going to act ugly when he's bigger if he's behaving this way now.... It happens...

 

[littlecritters]

I'm not sure if a reply has already been posted...hatchery chicks often do not meet the standards for their breed. It is not surprising that you could have birds with combs that are not the norm. If you are not showing or breeding, the combs should not make any difference. Your birds will still become great pets.
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Thank you for your reply. I hadn't heard anything but I figured if I kept checking someone would be interested enough to share some knowledge. We had not planned to show and were just getting our feet wet with chickens. This particular silkie that has the single comb is so sweet. We believe it is a rooster. I think we ended up with a majority of silkie roos. One is so aggressive towards the others. He snatches them by the wings and drags them around even if they are just in passing. They are all the same size and only 8 weeks old. He will even peck my hand if I'm putting the others in the coop. When I'm outside, he wins a trip outside the coop. He paces back and forth trying to get back in, but he has to stay out until all the chores are complete. Everyone is at rest while he's out. He picks on this one black one a lot because it is so docile. I don't know what to with him. He can't stay if he is going to act ugly. I know this was about the single comb black silkie but I had to get that off of my chest.

I would suggest re-homing the aggressor before he turns into a "wild teenager" and hurts one of the other silkies. We are just now re-homing some 16 & 18 week old silkies that my daughter has become very attached to. It seems the longer you wait to find a new home, the more attached you become.


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[ScaredOfShadows]

Since this was the most current Silkie Thread I found I decided to post about combs here. Hope that's ok.
I ordered some Silkies from a hatchery (because at the time I didn't know better) 7 weeks ago. I have 4 black ones that have a single comb instead of the normal walnut comb. Their bodies and feathers are identical to the others other than the color. The others have the walnut comb. Is this normal or could this be a mix up that I need to report to the hatchery? I'm still learning.

The single comb is very common on hatchery chicks. They are most likely not mixed just poorly bred, hatcheries breed for quantity and utility not looks and conformation no matter what they claim. Though I have to say I know people who have gotten definite mutts form hatcheries before as well, it does happen but with the silkies - its not unusual for them to have single combs or really red combs, nor have very small 'slick back' crests...

 

[ChickSter99]

The single comb is very common on hatchery chicks. They are most likely not mixed just poorly bred, hatcheries breed for quantity and utility not looks and conformation no matter what they claim. Though I have to say I know people who have gotten definite mutts form hatcheries before as well, it does happen but with the silkies - its not unusual for them to have single combs or really red combs, nor have very small 'slick back' crests...

We only have 2 of 12 that have vaulted crests. The others have the slicked back head like a normal chicken. Some of the others are starting to get poofs on their heads but I wouldn't call it a vault. We have a partridge roo that has a red walnut comb and blue wattles & ears.

 

[Georgia Boy 1970]

Your cuckoos are very pretty but you probably already know that the color presents problems that may not be solvable. The red combs and pink sink are a result of the cuckoo coloring. They have nice toe spacing and nice crests but their wings are carried loosely (may just be the photos). They need more tail fullness and backs look long. You don't say how old so possibly they will improve.

Would it be better to breed them to each other or breed them to black silkies? I don't much at all about cuckoo silkies.Just knew what they were when I seen them.

 

[PNWGirl]

Just got back this evening from Karen Larsons place. Was a 3.5 hour drive, but totally worth it! I learned so much from her in just the two hours that we talked and looked at all of her birds.
There were alot of drool worthy bird on her farm.

Had to wipe it off a few times!

She was so nice and shared her knowledge so openly.
It was wonderful to meet her!
SadieSue also went with me and came home with a cute little hen.
Was a fun road trip. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

X2! It was a really fun and informative day! Karen has a wonderland of pen after pen of gorgeous fluffy silkies. It was like window shopping at a candy store.
I came home with a sweet little pet quality white/paint cross that Karen smiled and said "rumor has it that a lot of folks are calling these creamsicles."
The hen is a cutie though. I'll post photos of her as soon as she gets a little more comfortable. She's a bit scared since I just took her out of the only place she's known in the past year, so she's living in the house with me for a little extra TLC. I thought I'd put her in the x-pen today for some fresh air and she kept trying to cling to me.

Poor little sweetie
Thanks for letting me tag along on the road trip KMHunter!

I knew you guys would like her! Everytime I thought I'd seen them all, she said "let's go back and look at these pens". So many beautiful birds!! I was there several hours and learned so much, in that time, that I was still 'processing' the next day! LOL!!

Sheila

 

[Shyla-C]

Quote: I would get rid of him ASAP. I had gotten a 4 month old silkie cockerel from someone and he started attacking my son and husband right after bringing him home. He was also very rough on the other 2 silkies I had. I did not feel safe rehoming him so he is in the freezer.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Would like some feedback on these guys.Went to the flea market today and saw these.They are a gift from my brother in law.I knew what they were but never thought I would find a pair in my area.Here are pics of my cuckoo silkies.Would like any and all information that you would like to share.The lighter one is the rooster and the female is the darker one.Thanks
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They both look feminine.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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[Sonoran Silkies]

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