Can you get sexed Silkies?
Silkie chicks are sold in a straight-run, meaning they are not sexed. Some places do offer sexed silkie chicks at a higher price, but be aware that errors may still occur unless DNA sexing is done. If you live in an area with restrictions on keeping roosters, correct sexing becomes even more important.
How much are Silkies worth?
The cost of a silkie can vary greatly depending on the quality of breeding. A ‘show worthy’ silkie can cost up to $100, but backyard adult silkies will go for around $25. The initial investment will cost around $300-1000 for a coop and a few birds and thereafter ongoing costs are around $7-10 per month per bird.
Does Tractor Supply carry Silkies?
Tractor Supply offers a variety of breeds, from Rhode Island Reds and Sapphire Gems to Easter Eggers and Silkie Chickens.
What age are Silkies sexually mature?
Silkie hens or pullets generally mature around 8-10 months and cockerels about 10-12 months.
How long do silkie chickens live?
7-9 years
Quick Facts About Silkie Chickens
| Species Name: | Gallus domesticus |
|---|---|
| Temperament: | Friendly, gentle, talkative, intelligent |
| Color Form: | Black, blue, gold, red, gray, buff, partridge |
| Lifespan: | 7-9 years |
| Size: | 8-14 inches tall, 2-3 pounds |
Can you eat silkie chicken?
The Silkie is not everyone’s idea of a dual purpose bird but they are a delicacy in the Orient. The skin and meat is black which is why you rarely see them for sale as food, it freaks some people out. They can be eaten and the meat tastes a little stronger than normal chicken.
How long do silkie chickens live for?
What do cinnamon Queen chickens look like?
Cinnamon Queen™ Chicken Cockerel chicks are white and the pullet chicks are more brownish red in color. Leg color is mostly yellow but a few may have some greenish color. Feathering color varies with brownish feathers and white feathers on the adult hens.
