Moderators Denise Posted July 22, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2007 Very Pretty bird!! Called a White Silkie Pullet. Anyone ever seen one of these? Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Denise Posted July 22, 2007 Author Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2007 Here's a pile of Blue Silkies. This breed was developed in the Orient, probably in Japan. The feathers don't have barbs or quills, and the birds look and feel like Persian cats! Some of the varieties are Black, Blue, Buff, Partridge, Silver-grey and White. Interesting characteristics of the breed are its 5 toes and black skin. They also have walnut combs, which should be a deep mulberry approaching black. Red comb and wattles are disqualifications. Silkie hens are among the best to use as broodies if you want to hatch your eggs out under hens. They make wonderful mothers and I've known a silkie rooster to steal a brood of very young chicks and raise them himself -- this is a very nurturing breed! Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Denise Posted July 22, 2007 Author Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2007 There are different color chicks, blue, buff, red, etc. I like the Blue silk ones. Here's a close up of one. Quote Be Kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another... Monticello Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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