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Silkie Combs

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1Silkie Combs Empty Silkie Combs Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:26 am

KlassyChic

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Hey All!

I have a few Silkies and two of my roosters appear to have different combs. I have sifted through the internet but some of the info is confusing. I was originally told they should have a walnut comb. I have read articles and random forums mentioning a true silkie comb, a mulberry comb, a duplex walnut and a duplex rose comb.

What is the proper Silkie comb and why are there so many variations?

Thanks,
Klassy

2Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:24 pm

viczoe

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They should have a Walnut comb. If you have a standard of perfection it has a picture of the comb types in it.

Heather

http://www.triple-h.ca

3Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:17 am

KlassyChic

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Ok! Thank you Heather! I have ordered a standard of perfection and it should be arriving by the end of the week! One of these roosters is being picked up and I didn't want to part with the wrong one.

Do they print a new SOP every year?
I ordered the 2010 edition, someone here mentioned it has great pictures.

4Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:04 am

viczoe

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Klassy chic, Good on you for purchasing a SOP, They come out about every 6-7 years but the new ones just add the new breeds and varieties that have been accepted in the years since the last one was issued and to make minor corrections. Yours will serve you well for many years if it is only Silkies that interest you although a couple new varieties have recently been accepted most notably the Naked Neck variety.

Heather

http://www.triple-h.ca

5Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:15 pm

KlassyChic

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I am glad to hear that! Next will be books on genetics and colors.

I have been playing in the back yard for awhile Laughing but  I think I am ready to get a little more serious about my breeding. I have ordered new breeds this year to try out and make sure I like before I get too much going on.

I am a stay at home mom and with all the room we have out here I figure it is time to help out preserving some of these breeds! It will be an interesting adventure as I know little about genetics and it gets a bit confusing at times. I am hoping a couple good books will set me in the right direction!

Have a great day,
Klassy

6Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:11 pm

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The SOP is a wonderful resource! We just got ours a few weeks ago and it is a much loved part of the family now!

7Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:36 pm

lady leghorn


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Where do you order the SOP from? Thanks. Smile

8Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:30 pm

bcboy

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lady leghorn wrote:Where do you order the SOP from?   Thanks.  Smile
Here click on this-----> https://archive.org/details/americanstandard00ameriala <------On line version for free.
 Very Happy 
I will post some links to purchase the book.



Last edited by bcboy on Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:57 pm; edited 2 times in total

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9Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:38 pm

bcboy

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KlassyChic wrote:Ok! Thank you Heather! I have ordered a standard of perfection and it should be arriving by the end of the week! One of these roosters is being picked up and I didn't want to part with the wrong one.

Do they print a new SOP every year?
I ordered the 2010 edition, someone here mentioned it has great pictures.

So where did you order it from? Is it here?

lady leghorn wrote:Where do you order the SOP from?   Thanks.  Smile

http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=The+American+Standard+of+Perfection+by+American+Poultry+Association&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AThe+American+Standard+of+Perfection+by+American+Poultry+Association


http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/store.htm


http://www.ebay.com/bhp/american-standard-of-perfection


http://www.cbotkin.ca/Books/default.htm

http://www.grizzlycurb.ca

10Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:20 pm

lady leghorn


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bcboy, Thank you........But which one is the newest and which site should I go on to find it????

11Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:39 pm

bcboy

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viczoe wrote:They should have a Walnut comb. If you have a standard of perfection it has a picture of the comb types in it.

Heather

What Edition do you have Heather?

So 2001 and 2010 hard copy's would be the ones to get?

Thanks Kimball.

http://www.grizzlycurb.ca

12Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:08 pm

bcboy

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lady leghorn wrote:bcboy,   Thank you........But which one is the newest and which site should I go on to find it????

I'm not sure, just doing some research.

I like to read the reviews to see what people say about the book.


http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/store.htm

http://www.cbotkin.ca/Books/default.htm

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Inc+American+Poultry+Association&search-alias=books&text=Inc+American+Poultry+Association&sort=relevancerank

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13Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:55 pm

viczoe

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Purchase the 2010 hard copy as it is the latest edition.

Heather

http://www.triple-h.ca

14Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:23 pm

lady leghorn


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Thank you Heather. Now to figure out where to order it from, on all those lists, lol.

15Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:01 pm

viczoe

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You can order it directly from the APA if you go to their website or l think Clayton Botkin who sells Bringer incubator's in the Fraser Valley also carries them at a good price.

Heather

http://www.triple-h.ca

16Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:16 pm

bcboy

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bcboy wrote:
lady leghorn wrote:bcboy,   Thank you........But which one is the newest and which site should I go on to find it????

I'm not sure, just doing some research.

I like to read the reviews to see what people say about the book.


http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/store.htm

http://www.cbotkin.ca/Books/default.htm

http://www.grizzlycurb.ca

17Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:17 pm

Echo 1

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Our SOP came from Clayton, Very prompt delivery and fairly priced. 2010 is the newest edition.

18Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:31 pm

lady leghorn


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Thanks Heather. Smile

19Silkie Combs Empty Re: Silkie Combs Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:26 pm

KlassyChic

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I ordered through the APA website. It has not arrived and I was expecting other mail that has not arrived either. Maybe the mail man is on vacation  Shocked Hoping tomorrow!!

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