Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[cece_chickens]

First and foremost - ABSOLUTELY NO HATING ON SILKIES ALLOWED!!! If you aren’t here to support our fuzzy friends, don’t respond.

Silkies get a bad rap for the following:
"Looks like a dust mop"
"Too hard to maintain"
"Poor immune system"
"Dumber than rocks"
"0 predator awareness"
And oh, so much more.

Well my friends - I thought so too, until I actually got silkies for myself. These are some of the most wonderful birds out there.

I’ve found them to be highly heat tolerant, wonderful mothers, having the strongest immune systems in my Bantam flock, GREAT LAYERS (that’s right folks), adorable as all get out, and more.

I currently have 9 silkies - and my rooster has been nothing but a gentleman to his ladies. They free range daily and I’ve not had a silkie get killed by a predator yet. My hens average 5 eggs a week - not too bad for a silkie, eh?


Most of the time, these silkie haters haven’t even owned the breed, but rather pretend they know everything.


So... let the fun begin! Support our silkies!

Pictures always welcome.

Be mindful, and respect others...

Off-topic discussions are allowed, though try to maintain the subject of silkies.

-Kayla-

I love silkies!! It’s my first time owing them and I am in LOVE with my little silkie babies. They are so sweet and fluffy

 

[FredHill]

I love the way silkies look and the fact they're friendly. I have a friend who's silkie is setting on 3 eggs for me. First chicks I'll ever own! I want pretty, friendly breeds!

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Someone needs to keep me out of runnings!! I took all the buffs! And they marked them as bantam silkies then redid it to buff orps? Oh well orps where cheaper!

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Someone needs to keep me out of runnings!! I took all the buffs! And they marked them as bantam silkies then redid it to buff orps? Oh well orps where cheaper! View attachment 3083486View attachment 3083487View attachment 3083488View attachment 3083489View attachment 3083490View attachment 3083491View attachment 3083492

They r still adorbs!

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Hope you had a great and relaxing holiday!

Thank u! Shouldn't complain...but let's just say inlaws, great-grandmother all the way down to great-grandchildren is a lot under one roof for a week!
Can't wait to show yall pics of the lils tomorrow! They have grown sooooo much!

 

[Poodlemum]

Thank u! Shouldn't complain...but let's just say inlaws, great-grandmother all the way down to great-grandchildren is a lot under one roof for a week!
Can't wait to show yall pics of the lils tomorrow! They have grown sooooo much!

As a parent, I totally understand where you’re coming from! Sometimes one needs a vacation from their vacation Excitedly awaiting pics!

 

[RoosMama]

Here are my latest additions!! Blue cuckoo and buff Roo over gray penciled frizzle!! They are so adorable!! If anyone has any idea what the buff Roo over gray penciled frizzle chick will look like when mature, your thoughts would be appreciated!! Enjoy the sweetnesses!!

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Here are my latest additions!! Blue cuckoo and buff Roo over gray penciled frizzle!! They are so adorable!! If anyone has any idea what the buff Roo over gray penciled frizzle chick will look like when mature, your thoughts would be appreciated!! Enjoy the sweetnesses!! View attachment 3084156

Such cuties! Can't wait to see em grow out!

 

[chickengr]

Thank u! Shouldn't complain...but let's just say inlaws, great-grandmother all the way down to great-grandchildren is a lot under one roof for a week!
Can't wait to show yall pics of the lils tomorrow! They have grown sooooo much!

not relaxing but great! unfortunately people don't spend time together any more.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

not relaxing but great! unfortunately people don't spend time together any more.

I like my chickens more