Do you remember the unusual chicks with the yellow down and the chipmunk stripes?
Remember the one with the ugly green feet?
Well, they're grown up!
They're my "Easter Chins"! "Easter Silkies!"
Their Mama's a wheaten Easter Egger
And their Daddy is a Mille Fleur Cochin Silkie cross.
(both bantams)
They're my "Easter Chins Silkies"!
;-)
OK. I screwed up (again). I was thinking the Dad was a mille fleur cochin ~ based on the color of the dark chicks and the fluffy feet. But, when Matt pointed out the crests on their heads, in the comments, I remembered that Star (the mom) was in with the Silkie cross roosters...
What can I say? I'm old!
They're actually quite attractive and very personable chickens.
Unfortunately, they can't stay here. For the very same reason that I sold their Mama, these youngsters will have to find new homes ~ their eggs will look just like bantam cochins.
That's how I ended up with these...
If mama is a EE and dad is a cochin, where did the small crests come from? I would think that one parent was a silkie.
ReplyDeleteEither way they are an interesting 'breed' and kinda cute.
~~Matt~~
Oh my gosh! You're right, Matt. Star (the mom) was in with my 'backyard' (mixed breed) flock ~ the sire was a silkie cross!
ReplyDeleteDuh ~ me.....
;-)
Now I don't know if I should change the post or just let people see the truth in the comments?
Awww, just let us read the comments in our search for the truth! And I think it was a beautiful mistake - such pretty chickens! Although I know it won't do if you're breeding specific types....
ReplyDeleteNancy in Iowa
Wish I could take them, but we're still too far from being able to raise chickens and can't do it here. :/
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding them a home!
Cute cute chickens! We also raise chickens! Check out our blog at thechickenkeepers.blogspot.com
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