Two Silkie chick in hen house. The Silkie is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage.
The Silkie 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. They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and appear in various colours. In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silkies are considered an ideal pet.
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Location: Livestock farm in northern Italy
Photo credit: © Francesco Dazzi / Alamy / Afripics
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