Name: Silkie
SKU: 139
Availability: InStock

Price range: $8.00 through $30.00

Soft, sweet, and absolutely adorable — our Silkies (5 – 10 months old) are perfect as pets or show birds, known for their fluffy feathers and gentle nature.

Weights – Hen ——-32 oz Rooster—-36 oz
Pullet——28 oz Cockerel—-32 oz

Purpose and Type: Ornamental; Exhibition
Egg Shell Color: Cream or Tinted Bantam Sized Egg
Egg Production: Good
Egg Size: Small
Temperament: Docile
Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
Broody: Setters
Mating Ratio: 6 Females to 1 Male
Roost Height: 0 to 2 feet
Country of Origin – Asia
APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection

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SKU: N/A Category: Chicken

The Silkie is unlike any other chicken — famous for its silky, hair-like feathers and sweet, docile personality. These birds are often kept as pets, show birds, or broody hens due to their loving temperament and motherly instincts.

Key Features:

Age Range: 5 – 10 months

Egg Production: Begins around 24–28 weeks, laying 100–140 cream-colored eggs/year

Egg Color: Cream to light tan

Temperament: Exceptionally friendly, gentle, and easy to tame

Use: Ornamental, pet, and brooding hen

Breed Traits: Fluffy feathers, black skin, feathered legs, five toes (unlike most chickens), and a calm demeanor

Vaccinated: Yes – vaccinated for Marek’s, Newcastle, and more

Silkies are especially loved by families, hobbyists, and poultry lovers who enjoy hands-on interaction and a touch of whimsy in their flock. They may not be heavy egg layers, but they more than make up for it with their charm and personality.