Silky fowl Chicken
A species of Red Junglefowl Scientific name : Gallus gallus domesticus 'Silky fowl' Species : Red Junglefowl
Silky fowl Chicken, A species of Red Junglefowl
Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus 'Silky fowl'
Species: Red Junglefowl
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Description
Concealed beneath a unique, fluffy plumage, the domestic silky fowl Chicken is a sight to behold. This creature's distinguished characteristics extend to its black skin and bones, a rarity among avian species. Intriguingly, the silky fowl Chicken's blue-tinted earlobes predict the color of its eggs, a captivating capability not found in many poultry breeds.
Comb Type
Walnut
Foraging Ability
Good
Preferred Climate
Any climate
Care Level
Easy to moderate
Egg Size
Small to medium
Egg Color
Cream
Production Rate
Fair
Production Rate Range
50 - 100 eggs
Begin Laying At
20 - 22 weeks
Laying Frequency
1 time a day
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General Info
Origin
China
Use
Eggs, Meat, Pets, Exhibition, Broody hens, Ornamental, Show
Temperament
Friendly, docile
Diet
Standard poultry feed, fresh vegetables, fruits; occasional insects, worms.
Shelter
Secure coop needed, with suitable ventilation and nesting boxes.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Phasianidae Genus
Junglefowl Species
Red Junglefowl Breed
Silky fowl Chicken 
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