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  1. Everything you need to know about: SILKIES! - BackYard Chickens

    Jul 19, 2017 · These are eggs from a silkie. Silkies appear in two distinct varieties: bearded and non-bearded. Bearded Silkies have an extra muff of feathers under the beak area that covers the …

  2. Silkie Eggs: All You Need To Know And More - BackYard Chickens

    Aug 17, 2022 · Silkie Egg Incubation and Hatching You might be interested in Silkie eggs for reasons other than breakfast. Would you like to incubate and hatch Silkie eggs? It is more than likely that …

  3. Silkie Myths and Facts - BackYard Chickens

    Dec 10, 2020 · Silkie with a wet crest The only problem (in my experience) with silkies in winter is the snow. As mentioned before, silkie feathers are not waterproof. If they are wet, they will be cold. You …

  4. Silkie | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens

    May 15, 2017 · The Silkie breed was developed in the southeast Asian countries or China. It's named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk. The breed has several other unusual …

  5. Silkies 101 | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens

    Jan 11, 2012 · Silkie FAQ's Below are some of the most commonly asked questions in regards to Silkies. The answers are based on my personal knowledge and experience, and are by no means …

  6. APA Silkie Chicken Colors - BackYard Chickens

    Jan 18, 2025 · Silkie chickens are the sweet fluff balls of chickens. Their docile personality and stunning looks, capture the hearts of many people around the world. However, as chicks, the colors can be …

  7. Silkie Rooster vs Hen: How To Tell Them Apart - BackYard Chickens

    Aug 17, 2022 · As silkie chickens mature, they develop differences between them because they are sexually dimorphic. Below is what you need to know about the silkie hen vs rooster.

  8. All about Silkies! | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens

    Jun 18, 2023 · black silkie rooster Silkies are a common breed among backyard flocks, and personally one of my favorite breeds of chickens. With such unique features it's hard to overlook these …

  9. Bathing Silkies: How To Keep Them Bright & Fluffy!

    Sep 8, 2019 · A clean Silkie looks so much more healthy and appealing but it also shows the care and effort that goes into them. Regardless of whether you are showing or not, it is very important to keep …

  10. What exactly is a ‘smooth’ or ‘satin’ silkie? - BackYard Chickens

    Jun 13, 2020 · A smooth/satin silkie is a silkie with normal feathers. A sizzle is a silkie with frizzled silkie feathers. I'm not sure what yours is, her feathers might change as she get older.