Silkie

Fun facts

Underneath all that fluff, the Silkie has black skin and bones. Sadly, this makes them a food delicacy in parts of the Far East.

Looks

The head should be crested, looking somewhat like a ‘pom-pom’ (similar to a polish chicken). If a comb is present, it should look like a ‘walnut,’ being almost circular in appearance.The comb coloring should be black or dark mulberry – any other color, and it is not a pure Silkie chicken.Their beak is short, quite broad at the base, and it should be grey/blue in color. Eyes are black.Their bodies should be broad and stout, the back is short, and the breast is full.

Personality

Their temperament and silkies are known to be calm, friendly, and docile – even the boys.