What's wrong with their feathers?

[KKatknap]

First...I want some.

Second, I think "Silkied Ameraucanas" is a good name. "Silkie Ameraucanas" sounds like a cross, but if you add the "d" it's more of a descriptive term. To me, anyway. But, then...I kinda liked "Huggies", too.

 

[CelticMoon1]

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Exactly. If they were frizzled they'd be called frizzled ameraucanas. They are silkied so they are silkied ameraucanas...

 

[CheerfulHeart2]

bearded silkies?

 

[SteveH]

Jubaby , whatever you end up calling them , they're your breed ; obviously they are creating a big stir . I know people are interested in large fowl with silky feathers , and one that is splash , lays blue eggs ....... well looks like you have winner LOL . I like the fact that they have 4 toes for better free ranging and clean legs so as not to pick up mud and pests . Curious about a couple of things : 1. skin color , 2. flesh color [ I know some ethnics groups consider the black flesh superior in flavor and hope to try some in the future ....... not from your new breed though LOL ]

 

[Jubaby]

They were advertised to me as pure Ameraucanas. Then when I contacted the breeder of the original eggs, she swore to me there were no silkies on her place and she knew nothing about the silkied feathering appearing in her line. The folks at the Ameraucana Breeders Forum told me that they obviously were crosses of some sort and should only be referred to as Easter Eggers because they didn't meet the breed standard due to the feathering, even though they look like Ameraucanas in every other way. So there ya go!

I kind of like the Downy name, sort of. Keep the ideas coming.

alicefelldown, I can send you some feathers in your box next week with the eggs. I certainly wouldn't know what to look for under a microscope, but if you do - then try it.

Here are a couple of pictures of the four chicks I hatched on January 9th:

The second one I just took this afternoon - they are now three weeks old.

 

[Jubaby]

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SteveH,

As far as skin color, and flesh color - To be honest I haven't killed or plucked one to see. But that is a very good question. I just went outside and look at one of the hens and her skin looks white to me.

 

[kathyinmo]

Julie,
They should have YOUR name, girl!

 

[seminolewind]

You know, if you get the same thing over and over again, that would consitute a new breed wouldn't it?

 

[SteveH]

Thank you for answering the skin question Jubaby . In regards to the heritage of your new breed project , by coincidence I was reading through the archives of the Ameraucana forum last night and saw a reference to the Silkie crossbreds being used to add beards and dark shanks , although that was not verified . Whether your chickens are displaying a recessive trait thats been hidden for a few generations or a recent mutation they are either way beating the odds and you have been blessed .

 

[Jubaby]

Just to let everyone know - I have posted an egg auction on BSA just for kicks.