![]() ![]() Silkies actually have black skin and bones! Shown here is a close up of a Silkie roosters mulberry dark purple comb and turquoise earlobe. ![]() The Chinese are reputed to have eaten this particular chicken hoping to increase their libido They really are not any good for eating as they have very little flesh on them. They also have quite stunning turquoise earlobes. Other features unique to the Chinese Silkie are, five toes, feathering down the legs and onto the feet, dark purple skin and bones and the roosters have an unusual mulberry comb, which looks like a large dark purple walnut on the front of their heads. ![]() The feathers lack the barbs that hold each strand together to form the complete feather, which means they just float about like wispy fine threads instead.Īpparently when the Silkie was introduced to Europe several centuries ago, some folk tried to sell them as miraculous crosses between rabbits and chickens. They are actually feathers that are incomplete. The distinctive feature of the Silkie is their unusual feathering. History: This ancient breed has been recorded in Chinese, Japanese and Indian history for centuries. Bottoms up – fluffy bloomers all round when keeping the Chinese Silkie I would have more but I think our rooster is umm how do I put it….not in action. These days I have only around seven, six hens and 1 rooster. Now most chicken fanciers are well acquainted with the Chinese Silkie and for those of you, who aren’t, welcome to the wonderful world of keeping these fluffy poultry.įor me: The love affair with the Silkie chicken started with a neighbour appearing one afternoon with a lovely gold/buff coloured silkie in her hands, asking whether or not we’d lost a chook and if not, could we take it anyway.Īfter asking up down the street with no takers, it appeared she was to become part of the clan. ![]()
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