Which Silkie rooster should I keep?

[kycowgirlchick]

Here is my partridge Silkie roosters. I need to thin them down to 1. I have 2 hens that stay in the house due to so many roos. I dont know enough so please help me decide which one to keep.
#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

The gang

#1 or #4 is the one I am thinking of keeping. And I may even keep 2 just in case of a death.

 

[nzpouter]

1, 2, 3 from those pics (assuming all other traits are there).

 

[kycowgirlchick]

What traits should I be looking for??

 

[kycowgirlchick]

Here are my girls.

 

[FrizzleFreak]

I would keep #4 or #5 on account of comb color. That's often one of the biggest issues with Silkies is incorrect comb color, and the first three have BRIGHT red combs, which is bad. I like the buff lady in the background of #5

 

[sonew123]

I would say #5 for sure--my partridge silkie has a very dark black comb--the red was a little scary..no offense still beautiful though-I never saw one with a red comb-yes Im a newbie

 

[nzpouter]

Quote:
black skin, 5 toes, etc... Some people prefer colours in their selection, some (like me) rather have type.

 

[kycowgirlchick]

Thanks for all the info. I am new at this. I dont show and dont plan on it. But if I am raising and selling I want to keep the best. I just have to learn what the best is.
Is there a place/site to learn what exactly to look for in each breed?

 

[HatTrickSilkies]

#1 or #2. The wings on the rest of them are bad. I'd take a large comb over bad wings any day, it's much easier to work out.

#1 and #2 also have better type.

Best of Luck,

~ Nikki

 

[Cetawin]

I like that #4 and # 5 boy...I am not an experienced show person so I am just going on looks and personal preference...I like the body and comb best on them