Black Silkies
Silkie hens lay small, lightly tinted eggs. Silkies will lay an average of 90 to 120 eggs per year
Silkie hens are one the broodiest breeds and are used as foster moms for eggs belonging to other chickens or fowl. Hens will comfortably look after six to eight chicks at a time. They have a walnut shaped, crested comb, feathered feet and five toes as opposed to the usual four they should have turquise or mulberry earlobes- preferably turquise
Most silkies will go broody after laying approx dozen eggs. They aren't always the most reliable broodys used as the chicks can sometimes get entangled in the hen's fluff, which leads them to strangle and die, but they have a very calm temperament for raising chicks. We always use silkie sussex they're very reliable and common broodys.
Silkies can be prone to scaly leg mite.(if kept in wet or muddy conditions the feathers can become damaged - they get dirty and worn.) Vaseline or surgical spirit will usually do the job if reapplied regularly or check with your vet for appropriate treatment options
Most silkies cannot fly far or high so there's usually no problem keeping them in an fenced area.
When we have eggs chicks or POL they will be in the for sale section