How much is a show quality silkie?

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.

What is the rarest silkie color?

Red Silkies are a rare variation and not recognized. The color does not exist naturally in Silkies and must be introduced by another breed. Some breeders describe them simply as darker buff variations, although there are breeders specially working on developing red Silkies in Australia.

How much are silkie chickens for sale?

Silkie Chickens

What makes a quality silkie chicken?

What makes a Silkie show quality? Show quality is so subjective it is easier to list the faults that Silkies should not have when breeding. A Silkies should be even coloured, well marked and have a crest or beard if appropriate. The legs and skin should be deep blue or black and there is an extra toe.

Why are silkie chickens so expensive?

Why Are Silkies So Expensive? Silkies have become more expensive because they are the most popular chickens people want to raise as pets. Many families are buying these this breed, because of their docile demeanor.

What is the lifespan of a silkie chicken?

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.

Are Black Silkies rare?

‘ A rare genetic mutation of hyperpigmentation is what gives silkies their unusual black coloring.

What is the most popular Silkie color?

The most common non-standard colors for Silkies include cuckoo, lavender, red, and paint.

What does a show quality Silkie look like?

They should be held horizontally and not droop. The wing should be flat against the body and not stick out. The entire body of the silkie should be covered in abundant fluff and the wings should be ragged, almost shredded or tattered looking.

Do all Silkies have blue ears?

Pale blue earlobes are not uncommon in chicken breeds, but the Silkies’ turquoise earlobes are unique. Not known is whether this color results from an interaction of earlobe pigmentation with the Silkie’s black skin and, if so, what the earlobes’ base color actually is.

Do silkie chickens carry diseases?

Silkies in particular, are highly susceptible to Marek’s Disease. The percentage of illness and death in a flock can be anywhere from 1% to up to 50%. The clinical disease is typically seen between 6 weeks to 30 weeks of age. But Marek’s Disease can develop in older birds as well.

Can Silkie chickens stay outside in the winter?

Silkies, but not showgirls, are generally accepted to be a cold hardy chicken breed so if your area is known for getting harsh cold winters they are an appropriate choice.

Where can I buy a Silkie chick for sale?

For Sale Beautiful Silkie Chicks in a variety of colors – white, splash, partridge, black…Email [email protected]. Beautiful, Friendly, and Healthy Silkie Chicks and Eggs available. We specialize in white, black, blue, and splash. keukalakesilkies.weebly.com

Are there any Silkies that are show quality?

Some of our Silkies are show quality- however we breed for docile temperment and genetic composition rather than trying to make all “show” They have been chosen for color, composition/type.

Where do Silkies live on the Gold Coast?

We are based in Cedar Vale 4285, which is 1 hour drive from either Brisbane City or the Gold Coast. All of our Silkies come vaccinated for both Marek’s Disease and Fowl Pox, are regularly treated for internal/external parasites, and are professionally vent sexed.

Where can I buy Bearded Silkies for sale?

WE Are a NPIP farm in rural ohio that breeds/ shows bearded silkies in blue/splash, paint/black, paint/white, and cuckoo/black (we do have a few showgirls). … I have Silkies for sale in Greenville, Georgia.