I can understand people's feelings about silks, its a BD without scales.....but there are many types of lizards/reptiles that have smooth skin. There are so many morphs that humans have created, why are silks any different? You still have to breed similar chacteristics to get a desired outcome. Even in "normal" beardies there are some that dont make it, have seizures, or deformed. Just a way of life.
Those who are concerned with silks, where have you found information that says they are prone to certain health issues? Im not asking this in a challenging way at all, just that I have tried to find information on this and I cant really find any set in stone issues...other than they are prone to skin tearing. Those who actually have silks, I been told that they are cared for in the same way as any other beardie and have had no problems. So if you have information that I have been unable to find I'd like to see it. I wonder if this is just the stigma against silks that is being passed on.
As for the 2 leathers together, many people have done it. This doesnt mean you will get a bunch of silks, but a combination of a leathers, normals, and silks. Those who are wanting to do this should know silks DO take a lot more effort and time, especially since they are more prone due to injury of nips and not having enough moisture/lotioning to shed properly. If you have the time and can spoil every single one and house them seperatly, and feed their little hearts out then I dont see the problem.
But, I know that I personally would never breed 2 silks together.
1) female shouldnt be used for breeding due to skin tears
2) more diversity is always best in a strong genetic pool
3) do you really want to be lotioning 20ish babies all the time? lol