What Color Are These Silkies?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by Enchanted Sunrise Farms, Jun 16, 2009.

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  1. Jul 6, 2009 Post #11 of 27
    feather leg farms

    feather leg farms Songster

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    Their either Coloumbian or Splash. Prob splash a friend has one that way!
     
  2. Jul 6, 2009 Post #12 of 27
    Sonoran Silkies

    Sonoran Silkies Flock Mistress

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    Splash is randomly placed irregularly shaped dark blue "blobs" on feathers--those are very regular, and look to be laced (as are the hackles, saddles & tails) and penciled (wings) as are columbians.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2009 Post #13 of 27
    Enchanted Sunrise Farms

    Enchanted Sunrise Farms Crowing

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    The only unfortunate thing is, the large Showgirl crows like his lungs are going to fall out, and you can probably hear him three states over. i'm hoping he becomes more melodious over time.
     
  4. Jul 6, 2009 Post #14 of 27
    LA~Poulet

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    THey are beautiful! Love that color pattern!
     
  5. Jul 6, 2009 Post #15 of 27
    Year of the Rooster

    Year of the Rooster Sebright Savvy

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    Quote:In no way are those Splash silkies. These are Splash:
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  6. Jul 7, 2009 Post #16 of 27
    walkswithdog

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    Brad's right this is Splash on left, blue on the right.
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    They're Sizzles but it still applies.

    The color pattern for the OPs birds is Columbian - the OP has stumbled on some amazing quality birds in a new variety.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2009 Post #17 of 27
    lurky

    lurky Songster

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    OMG...... i just saw this thread. I have to look away from any naked neck bird, but that silkie is AWESOME!!!!!!
     
  8. Jul 7, 2009 Post #18 of 27
    Enchanted Sunrise Farms

    Enchanted Sunrise Farms Crowing

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    Lurky - you don't like Showgirls?!?!? How can that be? [​IMG]
     
  9. Jul 7, 2009 Post #19 of 27
    racuda

    racuda Songster

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    Did you ever find out how to breed them to continue/enhance the columbian pattern?
     
  10. Jul 7, 2009 Post #20 of 27
    lurky

    lurky Songster

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    Quote:I dont even know, i just think its so yucky to look at [​IMG]
    If anything i feel sorry for them and hope i dont ever come back as one in another life as punishment for thinking they are ugly [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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