What are the DQs in Silkies

[nnbreeder]

One thing that could help you greatly is to get a Standard of Perfection that is put out by the APA. It will list all of the DQs and faults to look for in the breeds as well as the color patterns.

If you are going to show I would also reccomend that you join the breed club of the breed that you are interested in. Plus ask lots of questions, most breeders are happy to share info as new people coming into the fancy is it's future.

 

[shay20]

Here is my boy, he got circle #1

 

[nnbreeder]

A puffball with a beak!

That is one fine looking bird!

 

[shay20]

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Thank you , I call him Q-Tip, lol

 

[Shared Acres]

I've seen the Standards of Perfection, I wish it has pictures!

 

[Chris09]

Disqualifications for the Silkie
Bright red comb, face and wattles. Shanks not featherd down outer sides. Feathers not truly silky (except in primaries, secondaries, legs, toe and main tail feathers.) Vulture hocks.

Chris

 

[Shared Acres]

What's a vulture hock?

 

[NYREDS]

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What is circle #1?

 

[Rootball]

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Vulture hocks are the stiff feathers behind the knees there. Think of Sultans or D'uccles which need vulture hocks, but other featherfooted breeds have them creep into the gene pool where they are unwanted. For instance vulture hocks are also a DQ for Brahmas.

 

[StrawberryHouseMouse]

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Vulture hock is when the feathers are longer at the back of the leg. As far as I know those are required for a silkie thats being shown.

This is a good example of a vulture hock in a chick here.