Claire. Interestingly, all Silkies in the US and Canada are considered to be bantam regardless of size. Certain breeds are more prone to frizzling than others: Cochin, Polish, Plymouth rocks and There are four toes to each foot. White. Normal x frizzle = 50% frizzle + 50% normal I was feeding them the same as my older bird which is an egg layer crumble. Silkie Eggs Color, Size, Count. We have a great mix of Peking chickens, 8 of them are frizzles, they are so friendly. This did not affect our assessment of products. I love him dearly. Hes looking a little ratty, what can I do to clean him up a bit? We also sell four month old female silkie pullets in a variety of colors. Tid-bitting is when a rooster finds a tasty treat and calls his hens over to allow them too much on it first. Sizzles are sometimes called frizzled Silkies, or sometimes Frilkies. However, the most popular breeds with frizzled feathers are the Polish and Cochin Bantam. They will follow you, talk to you, check out what you are doing, and help too! Our products are fresh from the field, so you can be sure you are buying the best quality produce. He didnt have any of his feathers at the time so I had no clue as to what I was getting. An alternative name for this bird is the Chinese Silk Chicken. I recently learned that silkies prefer to sleep on the floor or ground, rather than roosting. These birds just like most adult chickens do just fine in winter climates and do not demand a lot if you are looking for less work on your end. Rarely will they leave each others side. It looked strange just standing there. The Frizzle is a breed of chicken with characteristic curled or frizzled plumage. They should avoid rain and snow exposure in excess for the same reason. It turns out that we have 1 fella, because he has began to sing (almost) sounds like sore throat. I found a young black silkie in a super market parking lot today. document.write(CurrentYear) This is normally one of the first physical traits you can look for, as roosters tend to display their combs and . You know the adult Partridge silkie has no stripes. The feathers can be so brittle that they break at a touch, feathering can be patchy, or even near-total baldness can result. The eggs are cream to tinted in color and are small to medium in size. Bearded Silkies have an extra beard, or "muff," of feathers underneath their beak. Thanks Gill Walker an avid reader, Hi Gill, A breeder can certainly give you their best guess in sex, but its not certain until the bird crows (or not)! Silkie Bantam Chicken Lifespan: 7 - 9 years Weigh: 1.5 - 3 lbs Egg Color: Cream Egg Size: Small to medium This beautiful chicken is covered in downy feathers that feel like pure silk. She lays blue eggs on occasion. I have 2 silkies, Sally is a beautiful little buff, and Sissy, a little white snowball.