Silkie thread!

[Miss Lydia]

Yep...

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

Brody's Broodello :

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Would depend on the genes behind the parents. Let's say your black has Lav in the background, or there is splash in the mix. You would not really know until you breb them. But from what I have had here, you most likely will get Blue closer to mom's color. Your best bet would be to take her to a Splash or Lighter Blue to lighten the offspring. The problem with breeding the "darker" blue is that most people cannot tell the differnce between black & blue in that darker phase. A good way to tell is if your "black" has a slightly lighter under color on it's bum, it is a blue. A black will have black or darker brown looking under color on the bum. Brown being from staining from the potty! Once they are washed up it is brown again. Don't want to confuse anyone to think it is a "chocolate" when it is just dirt.

Thanks for posting this Brodys' Broodello. I'm just getting into the blues, blacks and splashes. And I was having a hard time telling which was black and which was blue. I have 2 hens, pretty sure one is blue and the other black. I'll have to check again tomorrow and get some pictures.​

 

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

Silly Silkie Question: I would like t know what the difference is between breeder and show quality silkies? Thanks, Nikki

 

[Teresaann24]

SQ

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[kfchickenlady]

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I love the silkie in your avatar! what color would you call that?

 

[Brody's Broodello]

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Would depend on the genes behind the parents. Let's say your black has Lav in the background, or there is splash in the mix. You would not really know until you breb them. But from what I have had here, you most likely will get Blue closer to mom's color. Your best bet would be to take her to a Splash or Lighter Blue to lighten the offspring. The problem with breeding the "darker" blue is that most people cannot tell the differnce between black & blue in that darker phase. A good way to tell is if your "black" has a slightly lighter under color on it's bum, it is a blue. A black will have black or darker brown looking under color on the bum. Brown being from staining from the potty! Once they are washed up it is brown again. Don't want to confuse anyone to think it is a "chocolate" when it is just dirt.

Thanks for posting this Brodys' Broodello. I'm just getting into the blues, blacks and splashes. And I was having a hard time telling which was black and which was blue. I have 2 hens, pretty sure one is blue and the other black. I'll have to check again tomorrow and get some pictures.

For example,the 2 year old hens have finished molting out, & the crests have ballooned on them. Well my hubby comes in and tells me, wow there is an awesome black in that middle stall (in my barn) I said oh yeah Crouton is nice. He tells me no, not her in the pen next to her, just as you go in. I look at him sideways....... I said yeah that little hen is just about finished with her crest, still some pin feathers to go...... No he said, the really round one with the HUGE crest. She feels awesome, Brody should show that one this spring. I go, oh OK!!! But she is Blue not Black. He just looked at me, are you sure. Yep I say, pick her up again & look closer. After all these years, he still has probs with Silkies. He likes to breed white wyandottes!

But then again...... It's been over 25 years that we have been together & I've had horses the whole time, and yes, monday the blacksmith came to do their feet. Hubby went out & caught the first victim, put the halter on her, and as soon as I got there, handed me the pony & off her went. Poor pony! He put the Halter on, inside out, & upside down. Poor thing looked like Hannibal Lecter!

Men!

 

[kfchickenlady]

Brody's Broodello :

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Thanks for posting this Brodys' Broodello. I'm just getting into the blues, blacks and splashes. And I was having a hard time telling which was black and which was blue. I have 2 hens, pretty sure one is blue and the other black. I'll have to check again tomorrow and get some pictures.

For example,the 2 year old hens have finished molting out, & the crests have ballooned on them. Well my hubby comes in and tells me, wow there is an awesome black in that middle stall (in my barn) I said oh yeah Crouton is nice. He tells me no, not her in the pen next to her, just as you go in. I look at him sideways....... I said yeah that little hen is just about finished with her crest, still some pin feathers to go...... No he said, the really round one with the HUGE crest. She feels awesome, Brody should show that one this spring. I go, oh OK!!! But she is Blue not Black. He just looked at me, are you sure. Yep I say, pick her up again & look closer. After all these years, he still has probs with Silkies. He likes to breed white wyandottes!

But then again...... It's been over 25 years that we have been together & I've had horses the whole time, and yes, monday the blacksmith came to do their feet. Hubby went out & caught the first victim, put the halter on her, and as soon as I got there, handed me the pony & off her went. Poor pony! He put the Halter on, inside out, & upside down. Poor thing looked like Hannibal Lecter!

Men!​

well, my DH IS a farrier and has been known to put the kids bridles on for them upside down...

 

[Egg Rookie 2010]

ROFL! F*U*N*N*Y! My husband has more than once done that same thing! (weekend cowboy, weekday banker...)

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Then you are honor bound to not breed them. Sounds like you are quite new to chickens; there may well be some genetic fault that should not be passed on with this pair.

I have a lovely lavender cockerel who has a BADLY roached back; it does not bother him at all, but if I were to give him to someone, I would NOT want the trait passed to future generations. Unfortunately, neutering a chicken is not a viable option. Even pet-quality birds should not have genetic faults bred into them.

 

[CarolinaChickenKeeper]

Question re Buff Silkies> Should their combs be red or black? Just wondering. Thanks, Nikki