Red Silkies are a rare variation and not recognized. The color does not exist naturally in Silkies and must be introduced by another breed. Some breeders describe them simply as darker buff variations, although there are breeders specially working on developing red Silkies in Australia.

What is the rarest color of silkie chicken?

Red Silkies are a rare variation and not recognized. The color does not exist naturally in Silkies and must be introduced by another breed. Some breeders describe them simply as darker buff variations, although there are breeders specially working on developing red Silkies in Australia.

How much is a silkie worth?

Silkie chicks can be purchased for anywhere from $3 to $10 each, while adult hens or roosters can be bought for between $15 and $50 each.

Does Tractor Supply sell Silkies?

Tractor Supply offers a variety of breeds, from Rhode Island Reds and Sapphire Gems to Easter Eggers and Silkie Chickens.

What is the difference between bearded and non Bearded Silkies?

Non-bearded Silkies share the same overall dimension and form as bearded Silkies. The only exception lies on the face, where without the presence of a fluffy beard, the face, turquoise earlobes and wattle become apparent.

Can you mix Silkies with other chickens?

Silkies get along nicely with other chickens and animals because of their calm and friendly temperament. Because of their small size and unique looks, many chickens may pick on them. Before you try “mixing” different breeds together, you need to know what to watch for and how to protect your Silkies.

What is a blue Silkie?

The Blue Silkie Bantam is a gorgeous variety of the Silkie Bantam breed, miniature chickens that originated in China and Japan. Silkie Bantam chickens are an Asiatic, feather-footed breed covered with an extraordinary abundance of soft, fluffy, hair-like feathers.

How long do Silkie chickens live?

around nine years old
Silkies are hardy and resilient, and they are able to thrive in both cold and warm climates. These chickens are long-lived, often having life spans up to around nine years old, and continue to stay beautiful even when older.

What is a blue silkie?

Are silkies loud?

Silkies are known to be less noisy compared to other chicken breeds. This is mainly due to their smaller size making them less capable to produce the volume larger chickens are able to. They have docile natures and tend to be less rowdy, but some silkies can be noisy at times.

What color eggs do Silkies lay?

white/cream color
Their eggs are a white/cream color with occasional tinting. How many eggs do they lay? They are considered poor layers, giving only 2-3 eggs per week.

What color eggs do silkies lay?

Do silkies need special care?

Do Silkies need special care? Yes a little special care is required for Silkie chickens. The feathers wet easily and the birds can become chilled if this happens. The extra toes and feather feet can sometimes be an issue.

Are bearded Silkie chickens good pets?

Bearded Silkie Chickens come in many colour variations, from classic white, blue, gold, splash to lemon meringue. Bearded Silkie chickens are great balls of fluff, they are gentle, sweet and make fantastic pets. We have a reputation for rearing the best quality Silkies in the UK, see our chicken pictures and all the colours we rear below.

What kind of skin does a Silkie have?

Our parent stock are bred to the Standard of Perfection and have black skin, beards, blue earlobes, walnut combs, fifth toes and feathered feet. Silkie hens lay small to medium sized white eggs and make great broody mamas. Their small size and friendly demeanor make them an excellent choice for families and kids participating in 4H.

What is a Silkie Bantam?

This bantam breed originated in China and is known for its silkied feathers and docile personality. Our parent stock are bred to the Standard of Perfection and have black skin, beards, blue earlobes, walnut combs, fifth toes and feathered feet. Silkie hens lay small to medium sized white eggs and make great broody mamas.

What types of Silkies are in the first flock?

The first flock consists of blue, black and splash (BBS) birds in all four silkie feather types: standard silkies, frizzled silkies, and satin silkies (frizzled/smooth). We also have several showgirls (naked neck silkies) in this pen.