Went here to get some silkie chicks. Ended up staying a couple hours! The lady there is SUPER friendly, very professional and knows A LOT about birds! She also has show quality birds of all ages and varieties!!... [more]
amazing silkies :) my black hen and wite roo i got from her looked great :)
Bearded Bantam Silkie Chickens
Breed Profile
Other name(s): Chinese Silkie Chicken; Bearded Silkie; Bantam Silkie; Standard Silkie; Silky Chicken
Country / Place of origin: China/Asia
History:
The silkie chicken is a small, unique breed of poultry aptly named for its fluffy plumage that is said to feel like silk. Originating in Southeast Asia, most likely in China, sometime before the 1200s, the first written record of silkie chickens comes from Marco Polo.