Mixed Colour Silkie Bantam 12 Hatching Eggs

Silkie bantams are a lovely breed of chicken known for their soft, silken-like feathers and fluffy appearance. They are characterized by their small size, crests on their heads, and a tendency to be very broody. Silkies also have black skin and bones, a feature that is unusual for chickens, and they typically have five toes on each foot. 

Key features include:

• Appearance:
  Silkies have a rounded, stocky appearance with a crest of feathers on their heads, often resembling a pom-pom. They also have a short, round comb, often described as a "mulberry" comb. Their feathers are downy and soft to the touch, giving them their characteristic silk-like appearance. 
  
• Colour:
  Silkies come in a variety of colours, including white, black, blue, and partridge. 
  
• Temperament:
  Silkies are known for their docile and friendly nature, making them popular pets. They are also excellent mothers, often becoming broody and taking good care of their chicks or even other birds. 
  
• Size:
  Silkie bantams are small, with hens typically weighing about 1.3kg and cockerels around 1.8kg
  
• Unique Features:
  Silkies have several unique features, including their black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot. 
  
• Egg Production:
  Silkies are not known for being heavy egg layers, with hens laying about 100-120 eggs per year. 
  
• Origin:
  Silkies originated in Asia, with their exact country of origin debated between China, Japan, and India. 
  
• Care:
  Silkies are relatively easy to care for, but they do need adequate shelter due to their feathers not being waterproof. They are also susceptible to overheating in hot weather. 

Silkie chickens typically lay 2-3 eggs per week. While they're not known for being prolific layers, they still produce a reasonable amount of eggs, especially considering they are a bantam breed. Some silkies might even lay more, especially when they are younger and just starting to lay. 

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