#1 Horsefly Songster 10 Years Jan 11, 2010 328 7 144 Virginia Anyone have or seen a chocolate silkie? There is someone on my local craigslist selling them. They said they have been working with the color for years and the chicks are a month old and they are selling them for $20 each. Welcome to the Chocolate Silkies project group! The purpose of this group is to discuss Chocolate Silkie projects and genetics. There are 2 versions of.
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Mauve Hen = BbCc Bbcc x BbCc = 12.5% BBCc, 25% BbCc, 12.5% BBcc, 25% Bbcc, 12.5% bbCc, 12.5% bbcc What does this equate to in the phenotypes (appearance) of the chicks? For MALES: 12.5% black split to chocolate, 25% blue split to chocolate, 12.5% chocolate, 25% mauve, 12.5% splash split to chocolate, 12.5% mauve splash One pen will hatch sex-able chicks, the females will hatch chocolate and mauve and the boys will be blue and black. The second pen will hatch male and female chicks in chocolate, mauve and splash. All chicks can be silkie, satin or Show Girl (naked neck) in frizzle or smooth. Subscribe Form. Submit. Thanks for submitting! ©2019 by Featherbaby. December 14, 2021 by Thrifty Homesteader Team by Tammy Gallagher The Incredible Silkie Chicken! Just one glance and the average person is smitten with the Silkie chicken's beautiful and unique appearance. There really is nothing quite as mesmerizing as a flock of snow white fuzzy Silkie chickens toddling around in your backyard! If you want a chicken that lays lots of eggs, the Silkie is not your bird. They are considered poor layers averaging 2-3 small eggs each week - around 100-120 eggs per year. However they excel in the broodiness department and are fabulous mothers (more on this later). Egg Production. Eggs Per Week: 2-3 Eggs.
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Silkie chicken eggs are small (only 1.5 oz.) and usually only lay around 2-4 eggs a week. These eggs are often cream or white. Silkie chickens are also fantastic parents known to keep their chicks safe and warm. They also make for popular exhibition birds due to their unique looks and calm personalities. The Silkie chicken has been called fluff-balls, aliens from another world, teddy bears, and many other things in between. Without a doubt, they certainly are unusual-looking chickens! Their strange appearance, friendliness, and mothering skills are surely what endears them to many folks. The Silkie chicken breed is one of the most bizarre breeds of chickens, offering backyard chicken keepers entertaining personalities, sweet temperaments, and gorgeous appearances to boot. This breed is a stand-out in the chicken world for many reasons. Hi! I acquired a chocolate silkie roo, previous owner didn't know if he's a sexlink or dun. I've got 6 of his chicks I've hatched so far and another batch of eggs incubating. My hens these babies could have come from include 2 splash silkies (one has sizzle feathers), one white silkie, and one.
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The Silkie chickens breed is the most recommended breed to be kept as a pet and is a great way to introduce young children to the wonderful world of backyard poultry keepers. Their sweet temperament, fluffy feathers, black skin, and gentle attitude make them a winner at poultry shows. These also make them great pet chickens in backyard flocks. By Nicole Cosgrove Last updated: Dec 01 2023 Silkie chickens are arguably one of the most beautiful chicken breeds, and although they are most commonly found in white, they can come in a wide range of other beautiful colors too. Silkies come in two distinct variations: bearded and non-bearded.
This beautiful chocolate mottled bearded pullet is 8 months old and laying. Perfect Wings and Perfect feet. Add to wishlist SKU: 00101 Category: Chickens Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description Silkies thrive in smaller "urban backyard" coops. They are cuddly, friendly, and love to be around humans (and other pets.) With very distinct personalities, Silkie chickens are primarily docile and quiet. They are wonderful pets for children and have a very sweet disposition. All Silkies come from high quality breeding stock from throughout.
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Silkie Chickens and Their Egg-Laying Abilities. Regarding egg-laying, Silkie Chickens are not the most prolific layers. On average, a Silkie Chicken will lay around 100 to 120 eggs per year, about two to three eggs per week. Silkie Chickens lay small to medium-sized eggs that are usually cream or tinted in color. Silkies. Link to Purchase Below. At Crazy Glamorous Chickens, we currently work with Buff, Silkies, Blue/Black/Splash Silkies, and have recently started back with Chocolate Silkies! Our Chocolate Fun Pen consists of Chocolate Males over Mauve, Blue, and Black Girls. There is also a chance of Naked Neck, and ALL feather typed are possible!
