Silkie thread!

[robin416]

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Nope, they are bigger than the smaller bantams. Just as Seramas are smaller than other bantams. That's why the standard for the various breeds give weight as a means of measurement. If you compare what the standard says your Games should weigh they will be lighter than the Silkies but heavier than Seramas.

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Yuppers, Silkies are one of the larger bantam breeds.

 

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

#1

#2

#3

#4

Left to right #4-#1

Any guesses as to gender???

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

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Unbelievably...I think they are all pullets.

 

[Chicklette 1]

I guess #2 is roo.......maybe #4 also. 1 and 3 hens

 

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

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Unbelievably...I think they are all pullets.

Really. Do the blue things on the side of their head in any way indicate gender???

 

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

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I'm no expert re sexing silkies, but I'm sooooo hoping its 3 hens to 1 roo.......

 

[Chicklette 1]

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Unbelievably...I think they are all pullets.

Really. Do the blue things on the side of their head in any way indicate gender???

No, they all have blue ears.

 

[kfchickenlady]

They look like all pullets to me, I would have picked #2 as the cockerel, except I have a splash pullet who looks just like that one.

Nice birds!

 

[kfchickenlady]

Does anybody know a way to get the beard feathers clean? Mine have clumps of matted feathers like small q tips under their chins, they are messy eaters and drinkers, I think if I comb them out they will tear out the beard!