SILKIES....Why The Bad Reputation?

[spiritdance]

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Sounds like your line of silkies just wasn't typical of the breed. In my experience, Cochin roos are far more aggressive that silkie roos. My cochin boys will take on anything, and enough of them are hard on my hens that they live in the bachelor pen until their "services" are needed. I don't have to do that with the silkie fellas once they get past their "teenage" randiness. Most folks I know with silkies seem to have this same experience with them. Even the folks I know that consider them "frivolous" admit they're mellow birds.

 

[spiritdance]

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"OH NO! Make it stop" Imp screams in his head as he heads out to the Silkie Goodies Store.

Imp- and yes there are Silkie Goody Stores.

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Sophie says she needs another rain coat too..... and more spaghetti

Sophie has undeniable "star quality." I'm sure the offers from Hollywood will come pouring in any day now. Meanwhile, be sure to support all her "diva" impulses to their fullest. She will need them well honed to compete with the likes of "Chickolena Jolie" and "Henifer Anniston."

 

[chicken crazed 1o1]

They are Not Evil they are puff balls of Love LOL and I rasied ms.dust alone and is the best chicken except when she is broody then hell breaks lose if you are lower then her in the pecking order.

 

[austincoopersilkiesies]

Where Are These Silkie Stores And Do They Have Websites?

 

[FourPawz]

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Not only evil, but not from this planet....

You are right, it is a common joke on here, perpetrated by those who (like me) just don't like the look of them.

Silkies, Naked Necks and Turkens... <<<<shudder>>>>

Ahem, ah Dawn? Lookie here:



Bwaaaahahahaha! The Showgirl is not amused!

 

[BlossomSilkies]

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[SimplySplendidSilkies]

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Not only evil, but not from this planet....

You are right, it is a common joke on here, perpetrated by those who (like me) just don't like the look of them.

Silkies, Naked Necks and Turkens... <<<<shudder>>>>

Ahem, ah Dawn? Lookie here:

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Bwaaaahahahaha! The Showgirl is not amused!

Fourpaws I love your little cutie. And for the record my Silkies and Showgirls are the sweetest things EvEr! Most walk right up to me for a cuddle and gladly nap on my lap. Just the way I like it.

"Watch u talkin bout Dawn"

 

[SilkieTime]

These are beautiful representation of the showgirls.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I have 4 silkies I got from tsc from straight run bin and I got 3 hens and a roo and they are the cutest fluff balls ever not skiddish or mean or run into things. I think some are skiddish because of how their raised. I just love my mushrooms with feet!!!!

 

[scratch'n'peck]

The photos of Sophie are a hoot.

Yes, silkies and showgirls are the lap dogs of the chicken world, which means they are not for everyone. But I like these quirky creatures even if they are not considered "real" chickens.