Illia is correct, they aren't actually a breed, they are a cross between a dark egg layer, usually marans, but sometimes wellsummer or penedesenca and a blue/green egg layer, ameraucana, araucana or easter egger.
They can be any color, and type can vary tremendously, I started a line of them I...
Dutch silkies are just Silkies that were imported from the Netherlands, they are bred to a different standard, usually have a smaller top knot, and they come in Bantam and Standard sizes, unlike the American Silkie.
These are Bantams.
I would have to agree with Kate's comment, hatchery birds are completely different birds from standard bred RIR, look for a quality breeder and there are some great RIR's out there.
Hatcheries do not cull for aggressiveness, they are just concerned with numbers, a good breeder would cull a mean...
I did not breed these, they were hatched from purchased eggs. I believe they came from a large breeding pen with multiple roosters and hens. I feel certain they at least came from different hens. I can't say for certain how closely related they are.
Up for auction is a pair of 10 month old imported pure Red Bantam Dutch Silkies.
All proceeds from this auction will benefit the PEACH STATE CLASSIC a stand alone show for the American Serama to be held on May 26, 2012 in Jefferson, GA. Shipping available as well as local pickup and pickup at...
Very good explaination. Not only have all of these new "names" for the American Serama caused much disagreement, but also much confusion for many Serama enthusiast.
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Only because it is kind of an inside thing, hard for most people to get.
No problem, I don't take sides, I just call things like I see them. Actually I am not here enough to really know whats goin' on anyway
"When Life gives you lemons, throw them back and demand limes. Everyone knows...
I have to agree on the avatar, i am not sure what it is?
But I do agree with the santa thing, lie to a kid and tell him a fat man sneaks in to their house brings toys in the middle of the night? What does that teach a kid? They get older and realize everyone lied to them.
Oh well, it is...
Well the ga rep for SCNA has tried to contact them and look at what quality birds they are breeding, no returned calls. I looked today and their website is gone. As a general rule if I hear the word hatchery, I run the other way!
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I do not know Grady but leg bands are used when I test a flock for the NPIP program in Va any ways Grady may participate in NPIP It may depend on what your state has for laws
they are some pretty birds BTW
NPIP are ususlly thin aluminum bands. I have seen thick colored aluminum...
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He has some of the best birds I have seen in person, and a great guy as well. He was at a show this weekend and swept up, he won best cock, cockerel, hen, and pullet. You got some great birds. I am jealous, I want to make the trip down to his place.