Silkie thread!

[Sonoran Silkies]

The toenails are side by side in the toe....

Then do not worry over much about it. I would suggest breeding away from it, though. But not the worst of faults.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: I know of that happening a number of times. I forgot that I had a bird missing a toe once and showed him. I felt really bad when I remembered. But I have gotten pretty upset with people who knew (and said so) the bird had the wrong number of toes and were ecstatic that the judge missed it; IMO, that is WRONG. Mistakes...everyone makes them; deliberate choices...well it was a CHOICE.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: Not sure what you mean? I do not know why some birds have the three lobed crests and others ones that are more round. It would make a good study for someone who has the time to poll and consolidate data.

 

[ChicksNherps]

Question, don't shoot me though

Can I pluck any stiff tail feathers on my pullets? I have one pullet with a couple in her tail. Would a judge notice? Their tails are so fluffy anyway I would think it would hide the missing feathers.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Technically, no, but I know many who do. IMO, that is a form of grooming. In some breeds (OEGB) it can be a big issue; less so in breeds with ball-shaped tails.

 

[jsp28504]

Not sure what you mean? I do not know why some birds have the three lobed crests and others ones that are more round. It would make a good study for someone who has the time to poll and consolidate data.

Whelp, I have the next month off from work and it would probably make a good study to start before I dive completely into school work...

Would you seasoned breeders use bonnet birds in your breeding programs? And, does my Thelma (5m/o) have bonnet?

(Thelma is the silkie, LFB is my SG roo, this was taken while they were in lock down after I got them)


If a photo is needed, I should be able to get one tomorrow.

 

[sager:)silkies]

Technically, no, but I know many who do. IMO, that is a form of grooming. In some breeds (OEGB) it can be a big issue; less so in breeds with ball-shaped tails.

this is not my photo just an example the black is were the toenail was no to just toenail wish i still had them but i sold them all

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: I don't see any black? Maybe you could circle the area? Or if you know who you sold them to get photos?

 

[sager:)silkies]

i wish i knew who they went to i sold them at a B/S/T but here is a better pic this time toenail in red again not my photo just an example

 

[Denise661]

Can someone Post a bonnet comb please.