Silkie Chicken
A species of Red Junglefowl, Also known as Blue Silkie Bantam, White Silkie Bantam Scientific name : Gallus gallus domesticus 'Silkie' Species : Red Junglefowl
Silkie Chicken, A species of Red Junglefowl
Also known as:
Blue Silkie Bantam, White Silkie Bantam
Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus 'Silkie'
Species: Red Junglefowl
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Description
Exuding sheer exoticness, silkie Chicken are petite yet hardy feathered creatures exhibiting a unique fluffiness due to their hair-like plumage. Intriguingly, they bear five toes, instead of the usual four in their kind, and have black skin and bones, rendering them incredibly distinct in the avian world.
Female Weight
1.5 - 2 Lbs
Male Weight
2 - 3 Lbs
Comb Type
Walnut
Foraging Ability
Average
Preferred Climate
Any climate
Care Level
Easy
Egg Size
Small
Egg Color
Cream
Production Rate
Fair
Production Rate Range
50 - 100 eggs
Begin Laying At
20 - 24 weeks
Laying Frequency
1 time a day
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General Info
Origin
China
Lifespan
7-9 years
Use
Eggs, Meat, Pets, Exhibition, Broody hens, Ornamental
Temperament
Friendly, docile, calm
Diet
Standard poultry feed, fresh vegetables, fruits; occasional mealworms, crickets.
Shelter
Secure coop, well-ventilated, nesting boxes; safeguarded from predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Phasianidae Genus
Junglefowl Species
Red Junglefowl Breed
Silkie Chicken 
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