Silkie

[ChickenBoyAfrica]

Hallo, greetings from South Africa.
We got a silkie rooster and I want to know if he is a mix breed or pure Silkie.
He has red facial skin and a single comb and white skin. He also has plymouth rock colouring and is also smallish.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

He's mixed.

 

[black_cat]

Mix.

 

[SulkyBantam]

Mix but BEAUTIFUL boy!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

So cute.. hes mixed but had the silkie 5 toes. He looks like he might have a cuckoo pattern, so maybe mixed with a barred rock or Marans (just guessing).

 

[ChickenBoyAfrica]

Yes he does have five toes . His name is also almost , because he’s almost a silkie !

 

[Crazy Fun Chicken Lady]

I LOVE his name! He is a beautiful mix. I really want a silkie that color.

 

[ChickenBoyAfrica]

Thank you ! I also like him very much . I also got a pure silkie hen the other day , the people said she is 11 months old but not laying yet . Anyone know why .

 

[HappyDuckie]

Thank you ! I also like him very much . I also got a pure silkie hen the other day , the people said she is 11 months old but not laying yet . Anyone know why .

Silkies are late layers. Are you sure she is a she? I have a pullet that hasn't laid yet at 9 months.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Your little silkie mix boy is gorgeous! Love his barred feathering.
Silkies start laying on average between 7-9 months of age. Not unheard of for some to be over a year. Does she seem to be in good health? Are you sure she is a female? Post a photo of her if you like.