Bantam chickens are a popular choice for those looking for a little chicken.They come in many varieties, including the Silkie ...

However, silkies are considered true bantams because there's no full-sized silkie breed. Bantam chickens weigh 25 to 30% of what standard chickens do. As a result, ...

The silkie “black” chicken's feathers look like fluffy fur -- and it is billed as one of the gentlest, cutest chickens out there. That's why some people in America keep it as a pet. On the ...

According to the national authority on silkies, the American Silkie Bantam Club, the silkie chicken possesses “many characteristics that set them apart from the other breeds of chickens; the ...

So in honor of all you roosters out there, and in celebration of the new year for all, ... First off, a far cry from Foghorn J. Leghorn is this beautifully elegant Silkie Bantam from Australia.

A better bet for the beginner: pullets, young chickens on the cusp of maturity. They cost around $25, but are ready to settle into their new home. 2 Pick a breed (you’ll love the names).

You may have seen a chicken or two in your day, but we're pretty sure these glorious winged creatures are about to blow your mind. Meet the Silkie. The Silkie is basically the glamorous supermodel ...

Their chickens, which include Silkies, Bantams, Turkens and Frizzles, are organic and free-range during good weather, Wilson said, noting they also sell to meat buyers and breed for showing. ...

Midge, one of Nicole LaHaie's silkie hens, ... Then she found Tami Hunter, who was selling smaller Bantam hens. LaHaie gave the bigger chickens to her sister and downsized to the Bantams.