Buyer question
How many eggs do Silkie poultry lay?
Our Animal Library lists the Silkie poultry at about 100 cream eggs a year (eggs).
Source: the Silkie poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Silkie poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Silkies are an old Asian breed with fur-like feathers, black skin, five toes and a gentle nature. They are small, calm and famously broody, kept more as pets and mothers than for eggs, and they need protection from wet and cold.
- Egg output
- 2 out of 5 (Frequent broodiness)
- Purpose
- Pet, show, broody hens
- Best fit
- Families, pet flocks
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Not waterproof, cold-sensitive)
What to weigh
Silkie feathers are not waterproof, so they need dry shelter. Crests can block vision, and they are more prone to Marek's than many breeds, which makes vaccination important.