Something new is hatching soon…fresh coops dropping for the holidays! Call us for a sneak peek! (800) 407-2478
Something new is hatching soon…fresh coops dropping for the holidays! Call us for a sneak peek! (800) 407-2478
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Silkie

Silkie chicks grow into gentle, fluffy birds that make great pets for kids and small backyards.

As adults, they lay about 2–3 small cream/tinted eggs per week (around 100–150 a year) and are famous for being excellent mothers—many go broody and love to hatch. Silkies are calm and quiet, bantam-sized, and do best in a dry, draft-free coop with safe, low perches. Set up a warm brooder with clean water and chick starter, and keep feet feathers clean. Try our Live Chick Breed Selector Quiz to compare breeds.