Opinion on Silkie hens

[mathischick3]

Would like opinions on Silkie hens. We would like to get 2 for our daughter's 13th birthday. Are they good layers? What is their temperament? Any and all opinions are apprecaited.

 

[AlleysChicks]

Silkies are great. Can be very sweet. They can be good layers until they go broody. But some are poor layers. Hens are hard to come by and expensive due to that.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Yeah definately not a heavy egg layer. Most of mine quit for the winter. Hens are pricey. I have a few for sale and they come from show lines. I don't sell for any less than $100 but if you dont mind pet quality, you can find them for much cheaper. They are as friendly as they come tho and highly recommend them for kids.

 

[mathischick3]

Yeah definately not a heavy egg layer. Most of mine quit for the winter. Hens are pricey. I have a few for sale and they come from show lines. I don't sell for any less than $100 but if you dont mind pet quality, you can find them for much cheaper. They are as friendly as they come tho and highly recommend them for kids.

Thank you! I am for sure not look Iooking for show quality, just for pets. I appreciate your advice.

 

[FishMtFarm]

No problem, ur welcome. Check craigslist in your area or poultry show central. You should beable to find what your looking for.

 

[KristyMoo]

I think they are beautiful and amazing. They are worth $100. They are the saxyest (i play the saxophone) of the chicken world.

 

[KristyMoo]

Silkies are great. Can be very sweet. They can be good layers until they go broody. But some are poor layers. Hens are hard to come by and expensive due to that.

I loe your profile picture! it is so cute.