Silky Jersey Giant Cross

[triciayoung]

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Silkie-cross chicks usually have a crest, an extra toe, maybe a beard, and a silkie-style comb. When the other parent has normal feathers (not silkie type), then the chicks usually have normal feathers as well.

The chicks might have black skin like silkies, or they might not (black skin is more likely if the silkie is the father, and less likely if the silkie is the mother.)

With one parent being a Jersey Giant, the chicks are probably going to be black, although there is a chance of other colors depending on what genes are inherited from the silkie parent. A paint or blue or cuckoo silkie will probably produce some chicks of its own color when bred to a Jersey Giant.

Thank you for that excellent education.

 

[Tookie]

 

[SmallHallFarm]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Given the size difference between the two breeds, successful mating may be a problem.

LOL Yes, I have thought of this. My little hen is not even in the mood right now. She's running around with a couple of little ones right now. Just thought I'd see if it was worth tossing a couple of eggs in the incubator come February.

 

[SmallHallFarm]

Thank you for that excellent education.

Thanks for the info. I've bred my little lady with lavender-laced red Wyandotte roo so I kind of had a feeling that all those traits would be similar.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us! If you do end up with a cross, hope you'll share pictures of the chicks.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Plans. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!