Chicken Breed Focus - Silkie

[BunnyEberhart]

I love my floof poof. Her name is China

 

[lps1215]

Here are the D'Uccles, Daisy Mae and Minnie Mouse, hating their chicken diapers

Omg!! Where did you get that chicken diaper?! I love

 

[BunnyEberhart]

Omg!! Where did you get that chicken diaper?! I love

That is an apron to keep the rooster from pulling out her feathers when mounting her, and I got it on Amazon. ^_^ for 15 bucks i think. They have lots. Check it out. I learned to make my own as well. I made the 2 that don't have little skirts on them.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Omg!! Where did you get that chicken diaper?! I love

If you search for chicken diaper on etsy, you'll find a bunch. Mine was from pampered poultry.

They hate them at first, and it's hilarious! Like falling over and pretending not to walk. Then suddenly they want treats 20 mins later, and hallelujah! They can walk just fine! Mine are still practicing, but supposedly they can fly just fine in them too (mine love flying).

Once i know which of my silkies are girls, ill order more for them.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

That is an apron to keep the rooster from pulling out her feathers when mounting her, and I got it on Amazon. ^_^ for 15 bucks i think. They have lots. Check it out. I learned to make my own as well. I made the 2 that don't have little skirts on them. View attachment 2229584

Adorable, im going to TRY to make some more diapers for mine, with cute tutus or decorated aprons attached ( i have no roosters, so I'm just dressing them up to amuse myself).

 

[Graceful chicken lover]

The Silkie breed was developed in the southeast Asian countries or China. It's named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk. The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most other chickens only have four. They are often exhibited in poultry shows and come in various colors. It was valued as a medicinal food item in Asia, because of its black skin and bones, and was thought to be particularly good to reinforce body immunity and protect from emaciation and feebleness. It also is reported to treat diabetes, anemia, female reproductive functioning and postpartum disorders. Marco Polo gave the first accounts of Silkie chickens in the late 13th century. As trade route between East and West were established, the Silkie was brought to Europe. Records have shown that in the Netherlands, they were sold as the product of crossing a rabbit and a chicken!

Nowadays the breed is very popular for the purpose of pet chickens as well as exhibition. They are not good layers, averaging 3 eggs per week, but are known and valued for their exceptional broodiness and are often used for hatching eggs from other breeds. They are also considered very good pet chickens, especially for children and are known for their friendliness and docile temperaments.

The breed was officially recognized in North America by acceptance into the Standard of Perfection in the first year of publication which was 1874.

Details:

Detail Value
Breed Purpose Ornamental
Comb Walnut
Broodiness Frequent
Climate Tolerance All Climates
Egg Productivity Medium
Egg Size Small
Egg Color Light Brown
Breed Temperament Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties Grey, Blue, Splash, Partridge, Buff, Black, White are the standard colors with many off standard & derivative colors in existance today.


Pic by @RooptyDoo


Pic by @RooptyDoo


Pic by @Brody's Broodello


Pic by @Sustained


Pic by @CrazyChookLady5

BYC Breed reviews:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/silkie

Breed Discussion Threads:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/297632/silkie-thread/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/579215/silkie-sexing/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/690632/silkie-breeding-genetics-showing/0_30


Do you own Silkies? Are you a Silkie breeder? If so, please reply to this thread with the your thoughts and experiences, including:

· What made you decide to get this breed?
· Do you own them for fun? Breeding? Some other purpose?
· What are your favorite characteristics about this breed?
· Post some pics of your birds; male/female, chicks, eggs, etc!

We have a bunch of other awesome breed-focus threads for you to enjoy. You can see all of them here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-breed-focus-project.975504/

I have a white silkie and she has an attitude never breed her yet bit beautiful.

 

[Graceful chicken lover]

Any one looking for a rooster I just cant keep him he is beautiful . but of course he crows and we have a neighbor that is anti animal. Screw her but anyways looking for a good home and a flock he is about 4 months old . He is handleable for a rooster. His name is king.

 

[QueenOfMyCoop]

I love our silkies!! they are fun to watch!

 

[Silkie2005]

Thank you for the close ups. I have a couple non-bearded im trying to figure out, so that helps! You have very pretty birds. I love how super white and clean they are! Makes me want to give my birds a bubble bath (w oatmeal shampoo)!

They are the nice photos, sometimes when it rains they look hilarious and muddy!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

They are the nice photos, sometimes when it rains they look hilarious and muddy!

If there's no photo evidence otherwise...

My silkies are silly. Every day i open their coop so they can come out and play, and they just sit there, staring. Forcing them out wont help either, they just run back inside. Just tempted them w veggies, and nothing!