Pros: Cute, Lovable, Like to cuddle, Very kind, Make great pets, Live long, Lay regularly, Make wonderful moms, Beautiful, Funny and Soft.
Cons: You want more once you get them, lolz
I've had a lot of chickens in my life but never have a been endeared by any chicken as much as silkies. From the very moment I saw one I was hooked. Their huge, black eyes, fuzzy feet, little, black beaks and docile nature was all it took.
As I got to know them each chicken had a very unique personality. Like Heather. She's top dog and she knows it and shows it by constantly strutting around and acting superior to all the other chickens. Then there is Silkie who is very low on the pecking order. She will come to me when the other hens are picking on her. Sometimes she'll literally jump on my lap and other times she'll hide behind me but every time I can tell she looks up to me.
On sunny days lots of the hens will cluster around trying to get genuine snuggle time. Their favorite spot is burrowed in a jacket or, when they were younger, right by my neck. Silkies always adore being doted on.
Maybe silkies get the sweet disposition from the professional mothering skills. Not once have I had a silkie that hasn't hatched a brood in the first couple months after laying. They are very dedicated the their eggs (wether they are real or not) and will sometimes sit for extended periods that are much longer than 3 weeks. This can be a bit annoying considering that most people expect hens to lay eggs. If their eggs are fertile though then thats a different story. Silkies raise chicks with a vigor that other breeds don't posses and always bring a smile to my face.
As for laying eggs the hens will lay about every other day if provided with a good nesting setup. Sometimes silkies can be dissuaded by heights but most hens go most any place if ladders are present. They lay creamy, middle sized eggs.
All in all silkies are my absolute favorite chicken breed and I highly suggest them as a pet for you or your children. They can be a good first time chicken considering that they so sweet and won't give the wrong idea about their species. Silkies are surprisingly hardy considering their prim appearance and do well in most environments. I would say, if don't already have one, get one, you won't regret it!
As I got to know them each chicken had a very unique personality. Like Heather. She's top dog and she knows it and shows it by constantly strutting around and acting superior to all the other chickens. Then there is Silkie who is very low on the pecking order. She will come to me when the other hens are picking on her. Sometimes she'll literally jump on my lap and other times she'll hide behind me but every time I can tell she looks up to me.
On sunny days lots of the hens will cluster around trying to get genuine snuggle time. Their favorite spot is burrowed in a jacket or, when they were younger, right by my neck. Silkies always adore being doted on.
Maybe silkies get the sweet disposition from the professional mothering skills. Not once have I had a silkie that hasn't hatched a brood in the first couple months after laying. They are very dedicated the their eggs (wether they are real or not) and will sometimes sit for extended periods that are much longer than 3 weeks. This can be a bit annoying considering that most people expect hens to lay eggs. If their eggs are fertile though then thats a different story. Silkies raise chicks with a vigor that other breeds don't posses and always bring a smile to my face.
As for laying eggs the hens will lay about every other day if provided with a good nesting setup. Sometimes silkies can be dissuaded by heights but most hens go most any place if ladders are present. They lay creamy, middle sized eggs.
All in all silkies are my absolute favorite chicken breed and I highly suggest them as a pet for you or your children. They can be a good first time chicken considering that they so sweet and won't give the wrong idea about their species. Silkies are surprisingly hardy considering their prim appearance and do well in most environments. I would say, if don't already have one, get one, you won't regret it!
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