Not a pure silkie?

[NNYchick]

Here is a recent thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/show-me-your-satins-thread-and-discussion.1319659/
FYI you may know them as smooth sizzles as well. The name has changed as the breeders that are trying to get them recognized were told to change the name as the association did not like it.

 

[Matilda Belle]

I'm super confused on silkie terminology. Am I understanding this right(?):

"Sizzle" is the improper term for a satin. Both words mean the exact same thing. Satins/Sizzles come in both smooth and frizzled feathers.

"Showgirl" is the improper term for a naked neck. Both words mean the same thing.

You can call a showgirl a silkie, but you can't call a satin a silkie. I don't get it.

Whoever came up with terminology should be fired.

 

[NNYchick]

I know so confusing. According to the ABA book of SOP necked neck is a variety of silkie, so that’s why it’s a necked neck Silkies and it competes against Silkies.
Breeders that are showing Satins are trying to get them recognized as there own breed not a variety of silkie. Satin are only barbed feather so smooth or frizzled. Silkie are silkies feather and frizzles Silkie feather.

 

[HuffleClaw]

The OP isn’t in America, so the APA/ABA standards won’t apply....

 

[Matilda Belle]

I know so confusing. According to the ABA book of SOP necked neck is a variety of silkie, so that’s why it’s a necked neck Silkies and it competes against Silkies.
Breeders that are showing Satins are trying to get them recognized as there own breed not a variety of silkie. Satin are only barbed feather so smooth or frizzled. Silkie are silkies feather and frizzles Silkie feather.

Thanks for the clarification. It is confusing.