Silkie thread!

[peepblessed]

Very interesting! I've figured out our state is very strict about these things. None of our birds can be shipped or shown without proof of NPIP. I assumed most or all states were the same. Our 4-H starts at 7years of age. I'm glad we don't have to wait until the kids are 9! But we are in a very agriculture based community-- FFA and 4-H is a big deal around here.

I wonder if you can receive eggs and birds that aren't NPIP?

 

[Hawkeye95]

I wonder if you can receive eggs and birds that aren't NPIP?

I'm willing to bet that I can-- based off what ScaredofShadows just said. I don't think the PO is really regulating what documents are on the boxes or checking forms. I just received hatching eggs two days ago (black rosecomb bantams). I know for a fact that her flock is NPIP, but there was nothing on the box to indicate that. She did write fragile-- hatching eggs on the box. The PO here in Kansas sees a LOT of birds, eggs, animals being shipped. They are very careful with handling these boxes. My eggs arrived all in one piece-- not one crack. But so far, I've never been asked for proof.

But if I were to go to a show here-- whether that is a 4-H event or an ABA, etc... -- it doesn't matter if my "flock" is NPIP tested... I have to have individual testing for each bird that matches the leg band and show proof. Each bird's certificate is only valid for a year, and then they must be re-tested again. We are "supposed" to show proof of NPIP on shipping boxes... so that is why I said our state is pretty strict (in theory and law). But it sure doesn't seem like they are being very proactive about watching shipping very carefully or the PO would be hassling us about the lack of documents. And hey-- I'm not complaining!!! LOL!!!

 

[ScaredOfShadows]

I've had birds from 2 people shipped to me, one box she had an envelope securely taped with documents inside, but no way the PO could get to it. The other person is NPIP and attached no documents to the big box.

Look at all the people in the hatching egg section that sell eggs and aren't NPIP. I send eggs all the time and the main PO for a long time was confused about the shipping eggs, always got these funny looks and crazy questions from them about handling the box, why and how etc. I think most PO workers have no clue about the hatching eggs and even live birds and not even for lack of caring - they have no idea about NPIP and wouldn't know what NPIP# written on a box would even mean.

 

[countrygirl911]

this is my only silkie that survived out of my hatch




these are the 8 i got today at tractor supply to keep it company they are not silkies but at least the one silkie has some buddies not sure of the breed but i do know they are pullets

 

[Sanna]

I think I'm still confused?

So the red color is a definate "no no", that I understand, and mulberry is good. And also the shape/texture of the comb if it's "wrinkly" as my rooster, that's bad? Wrinkly in lack of a better word to use.. lol The rosecomb is the same as the "wrinkly" comb and not just the color, correct?

His comb (on yours) is really red, and it's shaped kind of odd. I have a picture of my cockerel-- granted, he's wet because he's getting a bath here--BUT it's a great picture of his face and comb since all his fluff is wet and pulled back. THIS is a walnut comb with the Mulberry color everyone is talking about. The red combs are not desirable.

This is my cockerel when he's dry and fluffed: You can still see that his comb is the right color and texture---- Sometime, I'm going to get a better picture of him when he's not all hunched over like this. He usually stands up straight with his chest out-- when he does that, he has NO back at all almost. It looks like his neck and tail come together. (I took this back when I first got him and he was a little freaked out)

THIS (Below) is a Rosecomb: Notice the red color and the points within the body of the comb... (BTW-- I just got eggs shipped to me of Black Rosecomb bantams! --which is the picture below) Anyway, if your comb looks like this.... not good.

 

[peepblessed]

I think I'm still confused?

So the red color is a definate "no no", that I understand, and mulberry is good. And also the shape/texture of the comb if it's "wrinkly" as my rooster, that's bad? Wrinkly in lack of a better word to use.. lol The rosecomb is the same as the "wrinkly" comb and not just the color, correct?

The rosecomb has little prongs (horns). Walnut comb should not have them.

 

[Hawkeye95]

The rosecomb has little prongs (horns). Walnut comb should not have them.

That's an excellent way to put it!! I couldn't think of another way to say it than the 'points' I had already described!

 

[peepblessed]

That's an excellent way to put it!! I couldn't think of another way to say it than the 'points' I had already described!

Guess what! I finally have eggs by my roo developing. About half are still clear so either he doesn't like all the ladies or the way below freezing temps are destroying some. Did you ever try the AI?

 

[chisNchickens]

County Boy, too bad you are not closer as I have a fairly nice youngster(pretty sure he's a cockerel) with very little smut ( a bit in the tail) and very nice type. I don't plan on keeping any buffs as I don't want so many pens....when he's a bit older I will put him on auction but if you want I can let you know first. I have a few pics but they are a bit dated. Let me know if you are interested.

This boy seems a bit better. Less hard feathers in the tail and better coloring but he has several faults that would not make him breed quality - red comb, light skin, light eyes, and small crest. I am just a novice but I'm beginning to understand how difficult it is to get a good roo.

What is wrong with this guy as far as feathering and the head goes. I recently sold but I thinkm Ishould have sold the one i kept. The roo i kept is a page 1465.

 

[ScaredOfShadows]

What hatched yesterday 10 awesome partridge


Love this guy's attitude!