There is no other chicken just like them. Ah, just have to get a little acreage first though. Answer: Some Silkie roosters don't crow much. Great lens!! Feathers cover most of the chicken’s body. Goniodes dissimilis, G. gigas, G. hologaster, and G. abdominalis: These are referred to as the "brown chicken louse". It all depends on the breeder's personal preference. As chickens begin losing feathers it’ll start with their head feathers, down to their neck, and in sequence all the way to their tail feathers. Also, keep them away from dusty bedding and be wary of chickens attacking them while their eyes are hurt. Very cute! Neither of those work for Silkies. Just remember, usually chicken genders are about 50-50, so if you have four chickens, probably two are pullets and two are cockerels. All silkies are somewhat capable of flying, but it takes quite a bit of energy, and most don't bother or know how. There are a lot of diseases though. Underneath this little mound of hair lies a vaulted skull. Also, remember that Silkies have fluffy butts that impede contact, you may have to trim the feathers a little to make sure they get a good connection. Nice that you have put together so much interesting dialogue about them. There are some really good training videos on YouTube with people training chickens. Be sure to check out the website of the club secretary, Friedel Schwager. Eggs: Eggs and sometimes the lack of them is diagnostic. After that, the sky is the limit. White feathers with black skin, gray/black beak and legs, 5 toes, poofy tail - but no leg feathers. Most chickens will do anything to get a treat, and if that means jumping when you say so or even doing weave poles, the Silkie will soon learn to do it. :). Often times, you can't tell whether silkies are male or female until they start laying eggs or crowing at about 6-7 months. I've never seen chickens like these before. It's part of being a chicken. In the above picture, the little silkies and their rabbit pals are enjoying the nice spring weather while playing in the sunshine together. This shade is called mulberry. Lift. The most common predators that attacks chickens are our own pets, so care should be taken. As for house chickens, it's actually a pretty popular thing, especially with Silkies since so many creatures like to eat them. Most breeds do fine with silkies if given enough room to avoid each other. Silkies take 21 days to hatch after an egg has started to be incubated, though there are reports of some taking a few extra days due to uneven incubator temperatures. If they hurt the girls it is usually by scrapping their sides and cutting them. Males can possibly breed earlier and Silkies tend to fully mature a little later, but that's about average. Either way, she sounds cute! The individual feathers, hence, wisp around which makes silkies look messy and furry. They live in the new box for about 6 weeks until they have lots of feathers and can handle cooler temperatures. Like all chickens, they need regular dust baths to keep their feathers nice and mite-free. Molting usually begins at the head and neck and proceeds down the back, then to the chest, wings, and lastly the tail. Always be cautious when your silkie is near other animals. A safe enclosure to protect them from predators. Most people use a diaper. It eats and drinks and doesn't have diarrhea. Red skin and blood naturally draw attention. This also helps keep them warm before they move to a box where they have chick feed, water, and a heat lamp. Bellezza-Decor from Canada on January 21, 2010: Wonderful looking Chickens. Chicken’s may also be picking their feathers due to broodiness. My friend used to have three silkies and I always thought they were adorable. Keep doing that until it associates the clicking sound with getting a treat. Their skull projects upward instead of being as rounded as most animals' skulls. Some groups are solely online, others are by mail, and a few are groups that regularly meet. Additionally, look at the coloring on their heads since male chicks have light-colored heads, and females have dark brown heads. When the wether is about 100 degrees or above, they will need extra cooling. So if you want a chicken just for the eggs, it may be better to get an egg-producing breed, such as a White Leghorn. The bald spots are populated with the new ‘pin’ feathers. Happy Chicken Day and well done! It is believed that Marco Polo spoke of the silkie when he wrote about fur-covered chickens during his travels to the Far East, back in the 13th century. They get along better when they have grown up together. Children also feel comfortable with them because they are small. Those lowest in the pecking order may have bare spots on their backs or their heads. Their heads are usually silver with their hackle’s feathers silver laced. If they seem okay but are just dying, it is probably something else. It is listed further down the page under "Great Silkie Sites From Around the World.". It's always best to place perches low so they can get up and down without straining themselves. Their skin is very dark, and this makes them a popular delicacy in some Asian countries. I feel very frustrated, even is I love them very much , Do they for some reason that I don’t know can kill each other ? With their vaulted skulls, Silkies have exceptionally delicate heads. Question: When do Silkies start laying eggs? Silkies are very popular and there are numerous groups devoted solely to them, as well as some that are about bantam chickens or all chickens. Question: What antibiotic ointment can be used in Silkie eyes? Question: How many body parts does a silkie have? Answer: It depends on the breed. It is sometimes difficult telling them apart, but bunnies and silkies get along great.