How do you get a frizzle?

[asorensen]

I was told to breed a Cochin to a Silkie and you would get a frizzle. But the more I read on here it sounds like a frizzle is a breed of its own and that you have to have a frizzle to make more frizzles. Can someone enlighten me further on how this works? In English please as I have not learned how all of the genetics work. LOL

 

[scbatz33]

frizzle is not a breed. It is a variety formed by a genetic oopsie. Yes, you have to have a frizzle to make more frizzles. However, I have no clue how the frizzle appears initially.

 

[Bunnylady]

A Frizzled Cochin gives you Frizzled Cochins, there is no Silkie involved. However, breeding a Frizzled Cochin to a Silkie does give you Sizzles (birds with Frizzled feathers and Silkie type), maybe that's what your source was thinking about?

 

[HHandbasket]

Here's how you get a frizzle: Come to my house. I have a 6-week-old bantam frizzle cockerel looking for a new home (I have two, only need one).

His name is Roy, but you can call him whatever you like. LOL.

 

[Mr. Ree]

Quote:
Haha, I like this answer best.

Here is a link to how to breed frizzles. If you have any questions you are more than welcome to PM me and I will help you any way I can.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Friz/WhatMakesFriz.html


~Casey

 

[asorensen]

Quote:
The only problem is that would be a very long drive from Florida to pick up a chicken...LOL But I am sure he is beautiful!