I used to have a pair of black silkies for show!They are such friendly birds, even the roosters! They can be slow maturing depending on the gender. My Rooster Matured very quickly, where as my hen didn't start laying until she was over a year old. The roosters dont crow as often as a full sized rooster. Definitely recommended for showing purposes, mamas, or even just a pet! 
Once you get a taste of these birds, you'll quickly become addicted as I have!
I lost both of mine last month, The Rooster was bested by our Americana, and my hen died a few days later of a broken heart from losing her rooster.
Silkies get attached very easily. One of the Only roosters I've had that loved to be pet and cuddled! They can be some what high maintenance due to their feathers. I had to bathe mine every once in a while because they would get really dirty.
I don't know if it was just my hen, but she Was really sweet and good natured to everyone except this one hen who was higher than her in the pecking order. She would always get into fights with her so eventally we had to separate them and give the silkies their own mini coop. I even entered my silkies in the state fair and won with them!!
Once you get a taste of these birds, you'll quickly become addicted as I have!
I lost both of mine last month, The Rooster was bested by our Americana, and my hen died a few days later of a broken heart from losing her rooster.
Silkies get attached very easily. One of the Only roosters I've had that loved to be pet and cuddled! They can be some what high maintenance due to their feathers. I had to bathe mine every once in a while because they would get really dirty.
I don't know if it was just my hen, but she Was really sweet and good natured to everyone except this one hen who was higher than her in the pecking order. She would always get into fights with her so eventally we had to separate them and give the silkies their own mini coop. I even entered my silkies in the state fair and won with them!!
