Breeding Colored Birds: PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 May 2008

by Nikki Stetson

HatTrick Silkies


In my opinion, colored silkies are among the most beautiful birds in the poultry world. Their striking colors and beautiful patterns are a sight to behold. It is in the last few years that I have developed an appreciation for them and the challenge in breeding them.
My expectations in the beginning were quite high. I expected every bird I bought to be "show quality" and I expected perfect chicks every time. The reality is that just doesn't happen. It's "buying the line" of an established breeder or someone with a line of birds that fits what you're looking for, that can make all the difference. Sometimes what's on the outside isn't as important as what's on the inside.

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