Silkie thread!

[Sanna]

self-blue is lavender, self-blue cream is what we call "porcelain"

Ok. Mine is definitely a blue.
Is it possible for a blue to carry a lavender gene, though?

 

[ChicksNherps]

Ok. Mine is definitely a blue.
Is it possible for a blue to carry a lavender gene, though?

No idea =P I would think so but you would have to know the breeding.

 

[WarrenHound]

i don't know but she sure is cute! i <3 silkies hope someone can answer you as i am still learning as well

Hoping to get some opinions on this beardless girl. I've never had a beardless silkie before...or seen one in person. She is super sweet. And also, I was looking for the picture on beak sexing...did anyone know what page it was on? Or can someone repost? This one is for sure a girl, but I have some younger ones I'm not sure of. Thank you all!

 

[chikchik]

Hi Everyone! I am very new to chickens and about a month ago fell in love with them. Especially Silkies (so far) I have learned so much, but I have so much more to learn. Can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as a show quality (not big shows, but small local shows) Silkies that can see good without plucking or trimming around the eyes. That does not sound very fun for me or them! Thanks!! And if you know of any breeders or are a breeder of this type (white or splash Silkie), you can PM me if you'd like.

 

[ChicksNherps]

Hi Everyone! I am very new to chickens and about a month ago fell in love with them. Especially Silkies (so far) I have learned so much, but I have so much more to learn. Can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as a show quality (not big shows, but small local shows) Silkies that can see good without plucking or trimming around the eyes. That does not sound very fun for me or them! Thanks!! And if you know of any breeders or are a breeder of this type (white or splash Silkie), you can PM me if you'd like.

well bearded not really, unless you tie their crest up with a small elastic or hair tape. Non beardeds can see much better.

 

[peepblessed]

How much do ya'll sell your hens for? I have people always asking me for hens.... wondering what the going price should be...

Price is totally dependent on quality. I sell pet quality pullets (not laying) for $25. I have some show quality girls that I would not take $200 for and everything in-between.

Hoping to get some opinions on this beardless girl. I've never had a beardless silkie before...or seen one in person. She is super sweet. And also, I was looking for the picture on beak sexing...did anyone know what page it was on? Or can someone repost? This one is for sure a girl, but I have some younger ones I'm not sure of. Thank you all!

She's a sweetie. Her beak does look masculine. Here's a photo and of course not always accuate. Just one of many indicators.

Any suggestions or help finding a hen for a little guy that looks like this? I'm going shopping (hopefully) at the Northeast Poultry Congress this month.

I know, he's only about 4 months old in this picture.. Is it too early to plan?

What's the key to breeding for splash? Some people seem to think "splash to splash = trash"...? Is that a common opinion people share or is that just a personal preference for certain people?
I have a blue hen. Apparently she might be carrying lavender because she was sold to me as a lavender but she's a 100% blue. lol The blue with my cockerel would give me
50% blue and 50% splash?
I also have a black pullet growing. That combo would give me 100% blue, correct (black to splash)?
Now I just need a splash hen for 100% splash!?

Splash to splash usually gets lighter. I would breed him to blue. Pretty boy.

I could never understand the self blue term. Is it the same thing as lavender or is self blue a blue bird that carries the lavender gene? I don't get it.

lol

Self-blue is the correct standard term for lavender.

Ok. Mine is definitely a blue.
Is it possible for a blue to carry a lavender gene, though?

Yes. Every color can hide lavender (self-blue)

 

[4hchickmama]

She's a sweetie. Her beak does look masculine. Here's a photo and of course not always accuate. Just one of many indicators.

I thought she looked like she had a manly beak too, but she started laying 2 days ago and is in with just 8-12 week olds...so I'm pretty positive she is a she. If not, I have some REALLY early layers. lol. I posted a pic on the partridge silkie thread too of my new partridge. I think that one is a girl too...from looking at this and from her coloring. I am envious of your partridge.

 

[LaPetiteFarmer]

Here is one of my 3 months old boy. I like him more and more.

 

[Sanna]

Splash to splash usually gets lighter. I would breed him to blue. Pretty boy.
Self-blue is the correct standard term for lavender.
Yes. Every color can hide lavender (self-blue)

Very good. Thank you.

I'll be looking for a dark blue hen for my guy then. I might get a splash hen just because I want one...hopefully I can find a nice one.

 

[aoxa]

How much do ya'll sell your hens for? I have people always asking me for hens.... wondering what the going price should be...

I sell my hens for nothing less than $15 each. My boys are no less than $10. I have no issues selling them. I sell my day old whites for $7 each non-sexed. I don't sell chicks other than that. I do not want to breed white.

I wouldn't sell a laying silkie for any less than $25. Just my opinion. The market for silkies is huge here. Not many people breed them, and so many people want them.

I thought she looked like she had a manly beak too, but she started laying 2 days ago and is in with just 8-12 week olds...so I'm pretty positive she is a she. If not, I have some REALLY early layers. lol. I posted a pic on the partridge silkie thread too of my new partridge. I think that one is a girl too...from looking at this and from her coloring. I am envious of your partridge.

My roo has a feminine beak. It is not always accurate, but works a lot of the time.