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Silkies are considered non-flyers. They can jump up to roost or into a nesting box. They have "ostrich" soft type feathering and do no have the normal flight feathers.
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What kind of chickens have feathers on their feet?
There are several. The silkie and polish hens are two of them.
How many feathers does a baby chicken have?
The number of feathers on a rooster depends on the breed of chicken he comes from. Some are as big as your dog, some are small enough to sit in your palm! Some have less feathers for warmer climates. For example, a Rhode Island Red would have more feathers than a Silkie.
What type of chickens have afros?
YES!! Certain breeds of hens do have what looks like an afro hair do. Silkie's and polish hens have tufts of "hair" instead of a comb on the top of their heads. See "related links" below for a picture of a silkie hen
What does a silky hen look like?
Most Silkie hens and roosters are identical and sometimes the rooster Silkie doesn't crow through out his whole life. The only way you can tell them apart if the Silkie is mating with hens and has a spur then of course it is a rooster. And if a Silkie laid eggs or is sitting on eggs then she is a hen. Another way to tell them apart is if you have a hybrid Silkie that Silkie might get a big wattle and comb.
Do chickens have down feathers?
Penguins don't have feathers.
What is the name of the Rooster with feathers on its legs?
There are a small number of breeds of chickens with feathers on their legs. Some of these are the Cochin, Brahma, Sultan, and American Silkie.
Where do silkie chickens habitat?
Silkie chickens are a domesticated breed. Therefore, their habitat is a back yard in a chicken coop. That is the environment that suits them best!
Do female chickens have feathers on their feet?
Some breeds of chickens, such a Cochins, grow feathers on their feet. However, the males of those breeds also have feathered feet, so it's not specific to gender - only to breed.
What kind of chickens have feathers on their feet?
There are several. The silkie and polish hens are two of them.
Where do you find feathers in minecraft?
You can't. That is impossible. The only way to get feathers on Minecraft is from chickens.
Are all chickens yellow?
No, not all chickens are yellow, these Chinese "Silky" Chickens are black skinned. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silkie
Are silkie chickens calm?
Silkie chickens are extremely calm. When you raise a silkie chicken from when young it helps. My sister got a silkie chicken from a chicken breeder online. At first the silkie would screech every time you would pick her up, but my sizer held her every day for about a week; now all I can say that chicken is the most tame and calm chicken we have... She even won 1st place in showing at the fair.
How many feathers does a baby chicken have?
The number of feathers on a rooster depends on the breed of chicken he comes from. Some are as big as your dog, some are small enough to sit in your palm! Some have less feathers for warmer climates. For example, a Rhode Island Red would have more feathers than a Silkie.
Who is the best broody hens?
I have Silkie Chickens who are very broody, they are little bantam chickens that look like little cotton balls.
What type of chickens have afros?
YES!! Certain breeds of hens do have what looks like an afro hair do. Silkie's and polish hens have tufts of "hair" instead of a comb on the top of their heads. See "related links" below for a picture of a silkie hen
Are silkie bantams a good family pet?
Yes, silkie bantam chickens make great family pets. They are docile and loving, while being robust and manageable. They are inexpensive to care for, and if handled relatively frequently at a young age they will be very affectionate. Their silk like furry feathers make them a joy to hold, and they will never bite or intentionally hurt their owners and handlers.
What kind of roosters have feathers that stand up on their head?
Sounds like possibly a Polish hen or a Silkie
