I'm constantly giving one of my silkies baths. Think she's made a good two solid days without getting pooped on. It's definitely a special breed. Did watch her run into a barrel and then try to fight it.
Lol. Don't do that. 😂 I have three white silkies. They are very sweet. It's definitely aggravating that they won't get on roosting bar. Silkies are very loveable. The reasons you named are Amazingly good reasons
He gives no good reason he Hates them except they get dirty! If u want to raise your own chickens you need a banty, why not get a cute bird. Silkies r very friendly better than some of the smaller breeds. I ran larger layer breeds like Australorps & Wyandottes. My roosters were 3 sizes. And they were buddies. My silkie watched out for his larger buddy who would frequently get stuck under something. If David hasn't told me were Goliath was, Goliath would have died more than once
don't make the roost so high! Mine roost but only like to about 18-20" off the ground....they prefer it over the floor if given that choice, same as most chickens. Also a spot to roost in the brooder as they are growing helps too.
The anti silkie argument:
They suck because xyz
The pro silkie argument:
Well yes… but they’re so fluffy!
Can't argue with that!
I'm constantly giving one of my silkies baths. Think she's made a good two solid days without getting pooped on. It's definitely a special breed. Did watch her run into a barrel and then try to fight it.
Don't know whether to laugh or feel bad for that silkie...everyone has their own stories with them! What an interesting breed of chickens.
Silkies are ok layers and they will love you more than any other chicken without trying.
the feather feet help them with the cold because chickens can get frostbite on their feet.
Yes, and that's why chickens will sleep laying on their feet at night when it's cold. And they may huddle together for warm too.
To Silkie or Not to Silkie should be the next Carolina Coops shirt ✊🏾 The bantam that flew away looks more like a piegoen/dove.
They are Muppets! Cute and funny to look at but they should be considered a different animal!
depends what you want it for xD as a pet a silkie so so lovely
They r broody! Calm & friendly!
We love our little silkies give them a bad name they make great pets
The views expressed by Matt are solely his and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the entire company. 😁
I don’t like that they can’t fly away from predators
Indeed! Plus they won’t spot predators with limited vision.
@joannc147 which is why they aren't good at free-range.
I love you guys so much 😂. Sorry, now I want a silkie for entertainment value 😅
Seems like Silkies could be a good conversation piece at the dinner table.
Lol. Don't do that. 😂 I have three white silkies. They are very sweet. It's definitely aggravating that they won't get on roosting bar. Silkies are very loveable. The reasons you named are Amazingly good reasons
Silkies are so cute I could hug them with a metal vise lol
That Bantom flew the coop!!!! 😂 Can’t believe you guys didn’t make a joke about that!
Silkies are wonderfully soft to the touch. And because they're small, they probably eat less than the average chicken.
all true.
He gives no good reason he Hates them except they get dirty! If u want to raise your own chickens you need a banty, why not get a cute bird. Silkies r very friendly better than some of the smaller breeds. I ran larger layer breeds like Australorps & Wyandottes. My roosters were 3 sizes. And they were buddies. My silkie watched out for his larger buddy who would frequently get stuck under something. If David hasn't told me were Goliath was, Goliath would have died more than once
Yasssssss! I've been waiting for this!
What is the reason they wont roost? I hate they lay on the ground and in poop..
don't make the roost so high! Mine roost but only like to about 18-20" off the ground....they prefer it over the floor if given that choice, same as most chickens. Also a spot to roost in the brooder as they are growing helps too.
I have 5 silkies and they are not dumb at all. They are gentle and sassy. I love them
We love silkies too! Matt's love/hate relationship with silkies is just a running joke here at Carolina Coops!
Easterehgers also have extra toes too.
I have a frizzle for the cuteness factor
Silkies are pets
If by “worst” means best like “bad” is good then yes of course
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My frizzle was a good egg layer!
One of my silkies is laying. She lays the cutest tiny eggs!
Oh gosh, my polish are way smarter then my silkies lol.
I sold mine it was a spaz!
Anybody who likes to eat chicken feet might like an extra toe or two lol rofl
Warmer in winter
Silkies are more adorable 😊
They are the persian cats of chickens
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They do fine up here in New York lol people are silly
I hate silkeys, they should not be allowed. No eggs, gamehen has more meat, not a chicken.
Matt would agree!
Define “alot”
I love them
I give my Americauna rooster an earstache trim periodically so he can see to peck lol.
good lord yall are so opinionated lol
Silkie's are my favorite type of chicken to have.
Dont like his attitude
I don't like them either