![]() Industry standard is to sex as accurately as possible and sell as pullets (female chicks) and force customers to accept a >10% chance of an accidental rooster without the ability to accept returns nor refunds. Most families are attracted to obtaining their chickens from us because we are proud to be completely different than typical feed store/ hatchery industry standards. To assist city families, we offer Silkies with your choice of unsexed chicks with females with coverage or DNA sexed females. Thus, industry standard is to offer as an unsexed straight run. Vent sexing is not safe for bantam breeds. The sex of a Silkie is not reliably identifiable by external characteristics until mature. Several communities have laws in which roosters are not allowed. Several patrons paid to view the traveling circus side show ‘freaks” attraction where Silkies were described as "Chickens with fur instead of feathers". Marco Polo introduced the first Silkie chickens to the western world. Silkies made their big debut in the 1900s. Considering Silkies, produce more carnosine compared to other poultry, they were used in Chinese medicine. In 1298, Marco Polo bragged about seeing a bird with black skin and "hair like a cat" on his travels to china. The Chinese term for Silkie is wu-gu-ji, which means black boned. Silkies go broody often and make excellent mothers even if hatching others’ eggs.īelieved to be originated in China during the Han dynasty. Their downy feathers mean they can't fly so roost bars need to be lower. If you are low on space, Silkies are happy to be contained in a mud-free run. Keep in mind they will need a chicken buddy. They are one of the few chickens who would be happy to be kept in an apartment. Silkie chickens are exactly as they look - funny, cuddly and very kind. If you're looking for a friendly, chatty, sweet-natured poultry pal as a first bird for your children or a companion for yourself, you may just have found your ideal. Spent bedding is a great addition to your compost pile adding much needed carbon, nitrogen and nutrients. Permaculture means solving problems naturally. It is delightful to observe the hens drink the droplets of fresh morning dew from the leaves like nectar. The Silkies will keep the caterpillars and other pests at bay and fertilize the plants at the same time. You can plant brassicas (cabbage plants) in their run area. For show, they need to have five black toes. Silkie chicks can have clean faces or have a muff and beard. Their unique appearance also makes them a popular exhibition bird. They are one of the friendliest chicken varieties and will appreciate your attention and company. If you're looking for an adorable, sweet-natured 'teddy bear' companion, this is the right breed. ** IF YOU BUY ANY BIRDS FROM US YOU HEREBY AGREE TO OUR POLICY **Įggs colors and size may vary from whats pictured.Silkie chickens are precisely as they appear funny, cuddly, soft feathers, and looking to be your friend. If you cannot assume the risk don’t buy hatching eggs But eggs colors may vary a bit then what is pictured. We always breed true to the breed and breed for quality. We have had 100% hatch rate and 0% and everywhere in between on shipped eggs ![]() Shipping can have an affected on hatch rate. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE you will have the same hatch rate We get a 80-90% hatch rate here on the farm. ![]() SIlkies are available in Blue, Black, White, Splash, and Buff Because they are so docile and good-natured that they do very well with kids. A Silkie will hatch just about any other kind of egg and will mother the chicks. While many Silkies are kept as pets, some breeders also keep them because they are exceptionally broody and good mothers. Their skin, bones, and meat are bluish-black and they are seen as a gourmet food for some. Silkie bantam chickens are not considered good layers as they tend to be broody, wanting to set on the bantam silkie chicken eggs instead. ![]() Silkies are one of the most popular breeds for exhibition and are quite common. These birds do not have barbicels, which allows their feathers spread out rather than hold together which looks like fur. Their feathers are described as “soft,” “downy,” and “fur-like”. These fluffy chickens are cute! They have the “aThey don’t fly well, and they don’t mind being confined. (Availability will vary depending on how the girls are laying that time of year) Sold out until 2024 We are currently rebuilding our flock and introduction new bloodlines ![]()
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