Whats the difference?

[KalikoFarms]

Can someone tell me what the difference is Sizzles and Frizzles?
Thanks
Rita

 

[Kaeta44]

Sizzles are a cross between the Frizzled Cochin and Silkie. Frizzles are a separate breed altogether, although the Frizzle gene can and has been introduced to other breeds. I have a Polish Frizzle. There's full information on both breeds on the BYC main site under the heading of Breeds.

Hope this helps.

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[Time-Out]

As I understand it, the frizzle gene causes the feather shaft to curl back towards its root. The silkie gene causes and absence of feather barbs, giving them a 'hair' look. I'm guessing a sizzle is a bird with a barb-less feather which curls back on itself.