White Silkies Bantam Chickens HATCHING EGGS (Free Shipping)

Type: Bantam Chicks Origin: Asiatic Purpose: Dual Availability: Mid Jan - End of Oct Comb Type: Egg Color: Light Brown Egg Size: Small Rate of Lay: 156/Year Broodiness: Yes Temperament: Docile Leg Style: Feather Heat Tolerance: Not Especially Cold Tolerance: Hardy Mature Male Weight: 3 lbs Mature Female Weight: 2 lbs     The Silkie (also known as the Silky or Chinese silk chicken) is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin. The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chickens only have four.  In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm and friendly temperament. It is among the most docile of poultry. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and care for young well. Although they are fair layers themselves, laying only about three eggs a week, they are co