Silkie Bantam of all the ornamental chicken breeds, the Silkie Bantam is one of the most popular and be loved, and certainly one of the most entertaining to watch. Can't you tell why? They're the lap kitty of the chicken world, complete with hair-like plumage and an incredibly sweet temperament. We have heard it said that Silkies are like "flock" of kittens... but unlike your other pets you chickens can actually provide your breakfast! Silkies or ignited in the far East, where they are still kept ( and eaten ) today. They have black skin and bones and 5 toes instead of the normal 4. In addition, Silkie hens make wonderful brooders and mothers, and are even known to adopt baby ducks if given the chance!
(Origins/History)
Class: Feathered legged Bantam
Type: Bantam
Size: Bantam
Rarity: Common Purpose
Recognized Varieties: Bearded &
Non-Bearded Black Wight, Partridge, Buff,
Gray and Blue
(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy in Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Bears Well
Especially Docile: Yes
Personality: Sweet, tame, mothering.
(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Walnut
Crested: Yes
Feathered Legs: Yes
Number of Toes: 5
(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: Cream or Tinted
Egg Size: Tiny
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