How much does a Silkie rooster cost?

Silkie Chickens

How much can I sell a Silkie rooster for?

Top of the quality range is $10-15 per chick and $25-50 for a hen or stock breeding cockerel. Average garden birds start from $3 and the cost increases about $1 a week as the birds age.

Can a Silkie be a rooster?

The Silkie Rooster Silkie roosters are larger than hens. Silkie roosters possess unique feathers in addition to the fuzzy ones, with long, pointed hackle and saddle feathers that more resemble those of other birds. The hard feathers may also be present in a pointed tail, though this isn’t always the case.

Are Silkie roosters good pets?

Silkies are also known for their calm, friendly temperament, which makes them exceptionally great pets for homes that have children. In fact, silkies can be quite affectionate if owners take the time to handle them often.

Are silkie chickens high maintenance?

Care. Similar to other chickens, while they need dedicated care, we wouldn’t call the Silkie chicken breed high maintenance (despite their appearance). While they tolerate heat well, their feathers are more like down and not waterproof (like other chickens).

How much is a blue silkie rooster worth?

Silkies cost from around $20 to $120 per bird; it’s best to buy them from a breeder.

Can 2 Silkie roosters live together?

That said, most backyard chicken breeds do fine in flocks with multiple roosters. Favorite breeds for roosters (and multiple roosters) include Salmon Faverolles, Plymouth Rocks, Marans, Orpingtons, Australorps, Silkies and Brahmas.

How long do Silkie roosters live?

The standard silkie will have a lifespan of 7-9 years, and while some have been known to live longer, it depends on the conditions they live in and care given to them. Silkies are a breed of chicken known as Bantams, a miniature sized chicken.

Do Silkies poop a lot?

In the wild, chickens would retreat high up in trees to sleep where it was much safer from predators. They also do this because they poop a lot overnight. If you provide a perch at a height they can easily reach, most Silkies will sleep on it overnight.

Where can I buy a Silkie chicken for sale?

About The Dunham Farm Silkie Chickens The Dunham Farm has high-quality silkie chickens for sale. Their Silkies are known for being cold hardy and heat resistant with a longer life expectancy, due to their rigorous excellence in breeding to the standard of perfection.

What kind of feathers does a Silkie Rooster have?

Silkie Roosters. Silkie roosters have unique feathers other than the fuzzy ones typical of the breed. They have pointed hackle and saddle feathers that are more like other birds. They also might have a pointed tail and have spurs.

How many eggs does a Silkie Rooster lay?

In fact, at Feather Lover Farms, we have never noticed our Silkie roosters crow. Oddly, Silkie roosters are much less likely to crow when there are other roosters present. Silkies lay about 100 to 130 small eggs a year and their eggs are either white, cream or sometimes a light tan color.

When to get a Silkie or bantam chicken?

Guaranteed Alive and Well. Our day old silkie chickens (sometimes called silky chickens or bantam chickens) hatch mid-February to November. These fluffy chickens are cute! They have the “awwwww” factor, so if you are looking for a pet chicken, get yourself a Silkie. These bantam chickens are gentle, quieter than most, docile and like people.