| Silkie Bantam |
Of all the ornamental chicken breeds, the Silkie Bantam is the most popular and most loved. Can't you tell why? They're the lap dog of the chicken world, complete with hair-like plumage and an incredibly sweet temperament. Unlike lap dogs, though, Silkies don't freak out when guests come over. Silkies were originally bred in China, where they are still kept (and eaten) today. They have black skin and bones and 5 toes instead of the normal 4. In addition, Silkie hens make wonderful mothers and are even known to adopt baby ducks if given the chance!
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Bearded White Silkie Cock |
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Feather-legged Bantam
Bantam
Bantam
Common
Ornamental
Bearded & Non-Bearded: Black, White, Partridge, Buff, Gray, Blue
Good (3/wk)
Cream or Tinted
Tiny (bantam)
Walnut Comb
Yes
Yes
5
Yes
Bears confinement well
Yes
Yes
Sweet, tame, mothering.
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