Where can I find red silkies?

[Robert Kazlauski]

I have 4 female silkies: white, splash, dark blue, and buff. They are generally 4-5 months old. I purchased them all from breeders as I thought they may have a better quality than hatcheries. I would like to purchase a nice quality female silkie that is red. Also, with a nice crest and beard. Each day for the past two weeks I have spent endless hours on the computer searching for anyone that might have red silkies for sale. I even tried Poultry Central. NO LUCK!! I might try an agricultural fair in November, but it is a far distance for me. Does anyone know where I can purchase a nice quality red female silkie? Thank you to all that respond. I appreciate your help!

 

[Debbie292d]

I don't hear Poultry Central mentioned too often. I'm listed on there for almost every color but not red.

I've got the buffs, partridges, and red pyles here so seems I could probably try come up with red, but I know those are rare and sometimes involve using RIR X.

I did see Ideal Poultry sold them, but are out of stock right now. I'd stay in touch with them to see when they're getting more.

Otherwise, to just outright buy a silkie hen of any color is a bit of a rarity. I'd try the poultry groups for your state/area on Facebook. Perhaps someone there would know.

Good luck!

 

[Robert Kazlauski]

I don't hear Poultry Central mentioned too often. I'm listed on there for almost every color but not red.

I've got the buffs, partridges, and red pyles here so seems I could probably try come up with red, but I know those are rare and sometimes involve using RIR X.

I did see Ideal Poultry sold them, but are out of stock right now. I'd stay in touch with them to see when they're getting more.

Otherwise, to just outright buy a silkie hen of any color is a bit of a rarity. I'd try the poultry groups for your state/area on Facebook. Perhaps someone there would know.

Good luck!

Yes, I have looked at Poultry Central with no luck. What is your website? Maryland will have their Agricultural fair in early November but it is about 2 hours away. Do they typically have many chickens of all breeds for sale at those fairs?

 

[Debbie292d]

Yes, I have looked at Poultry Central with no luck. What is your website? Maryland will have their Agricultural fair in early November but it is about 2 hours away. Do they typically have many chickens of all breeds for sale at those fairs?

Oh I would have no idea from fair to fair what anyone would have. Do they have an online site or is it on Facebook? I know the ones on Facebook people post what they're bringing.

I don't have a site per se, but here's what I have. This takes you to the last page so you could scroll backwards. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/debbies-silkies.1612185/page-121

I was just looking myself as a couple of my buffs are pretty close to being red. These are around 4 months.