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Do silkies come in two sizes?
Silkies come in Bantam and Large sizes, in Europe the Large Silkie is favoured, while in North America Bantam Silkies are preferred.
How long till silkies bantams get their feathers in?
Silkies start filling in at about 6 weeks of age.
Are silkies Australian?
Yes.
What is the size difference between large silkies and bantam silkies?
The same of any other breed. However, in the US, there are only "bantam" Silkies - but from what I understand, they are more like a cross of size between bantam and large fowl. Apparently, there are only real size differences in Europe between silkies.
Can silkies and rhoad island reds live together?
Absolutely, Silkies will be the more docile of the flock and will tend to get bullied. The silkies get along with others well and Rhode Island Reds are not generally aggressive. A mixed flock of silkie and RIR is quite common.
Why are silkies small?
Not all silkies are small. You may have a bantam breed of silkie. There are standard breed silkies available and they are as large as many standard breeds like Rhode island reds and Araucana. Check out Hendersons chicken breed chart for more information.
Why are silkies important to Australian agriculture?
because they are rare
Where to find a good book on raising Silkies?
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What are the names of fuzzy chickens?
The breed you may be talking about are called SILKIES
What are some of the types of Silkies pantyhose one can puchase?
Silkies pantyhose comes in various forms. They do toe-less hosiery and also tights and stockings. They also do support and control pantyhose and various sizes.
Are bantam silkies rare?
Not in North America. They are quite a common bantam breed.
How do you stop chickens from pecking your Silkies?
If the birds are pecking the Silkies while they are at roost you will need to supply them with more space. If the aggression is out in the yard or during the day the only way to really stop it is to separate them. It is usually one or two bullies who get things going so when it is time to cull the flock take the "bad" birds first. The pecking order in a flock is constantly changing and Silkies are a very NON aggressive breed.
