| Silkie Bantam |
Of all the ornamental chicken breeds, the Silkie Bantam is one of the most popular and beloved, and certainly one of the most entertaining to watch. Can't you tell why? They're the lap kitty of the chicken world, complete with hair-like plumage and an incredibly sweet temperament. We have heard it said that Silkies are like a "flock" of kittens... but unlike your other pets, your chickens can actually provide your breakfast! Silkies originated in the Far East, 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 brooders and 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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