Silkies: love them or hate them?

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Silkies are a breed I never saw myself as having. That said, I am about to hatch my third clutch!
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I don't know if I would recommend them to the first time ever chicken folks, they do need some special care. Because of the poofy crests, some have a hard time seeing, so a time to time trim around the eyes will help. They are not stupid, but are somewhat goofy. Extremely comical, I could wathc mine all day. Silkie feathers do NOT shed water like other chickens, so a roof over their run is helpful, or keep them in the coop when raining or snowing. In warm weather, getting soaked to the skin (literally!), is not a problem. But if they get wet in the cold, it can be deadly. Mine all love jumping around in puddles and standing in the rain, so a roof will help with this. My pullets are all really good layers, and many pullets/hens tend to go broody, although none of mine have yet. Best to read up on the breed and do your homework before jumping in.
 
speckledhen said:
I'd say they are easy keepers, though I personally don't like the looks of them and don't own any. They're very docile (mostly-the one at the feed store will peck your face off, LOL)
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Just like with any other breed, there are always the "bad apples". I just got rid of a rather testy Silkie cockerel! Third time he flogged me, he was GONE!
 

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