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#135710 - 07/22/07 05:33 AM This bird looks like he needs a haircut
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Very Pretty bird!! Called a White Silkie Pullet. Anyone ever seen one of these?


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#135713 - 07/22/07 05:36 AM Re: This bird looks like he needs a haircut [Re: Denise]
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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!


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#135715 - 07/22/07 05:40 AM Re: This bird looks like he needs a haircut [Re: Denise]
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There are different color chicks, blue, buff, red, etc. I like the Blue silk ones. Here's a close up of one.


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