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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!


Bearded White Silkie Cock
Class: Feather-legged Bantam
Type: Bantam
Size: Bantam
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Ornamental
Recognized Varieties: Bearded & Non-Bearded: Black, White, Partridge, Buff, Gray, Blue


Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: Cream or Tinted
Egg Size: Tiny (bantam)


Comb Type: Walnut Comb
Crested: Yes
Feathered Feet: Yes
Number of Toes: 5


Hardy In Winter: Yes
Bears Confinement: Bears confinement well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter/Broody: Yes
Personality: Sweet, tame, mothering.


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