You asked for them some years ago and we are so happy we heard you. Silkies are the ultimate pet chicken!
Silkies and satins are back again for our 2026 lineup with more diverse in colors than ever.
Our 2026 line has a 80% chance of being silked and a 20% chance of being satin (cochin crossed with silkie)
Colors available are black, white, paint, mottled, grey, brown.
Curious, quietly communicative and just plain entertaining, these are the birds that children and adults alike are drawn towards most. When we have family friends out to the farm the comments are always “what on earth is that?!” followed by, “can I pet one?”. They are the epitome of pet chickens are hands down the most sweet breed of chickens on planet earth.
Loyal little egg layers, you can expect 4 cream eggs from them a week in spring that are 75% the size of a regular chicken egg. EXCELLENT mothers, these girls go broody often and will easily hatch out a clutch of fertile eggs. Once the chicks are hatched the mother hen will tend to them with exceptional sweetness. Franchesca often jokes that if the apocalypse were to happen she would grab a handful of hatching eggs and a silkie because silkies can hatch out any chick out and raise it as their own – no electricity needed!
Silkie chicks never have the awkward chick phase of new feather growth that pretty much every other breed experiences. These fluffy creatures are cute from the first day of hatch well into old age. Worried about them in the rain? No need to be! When we experienced downpours the silkies are always out running around in the rain more than any other breed on the farm. The outer coat of fluff will get wet while their inner layers of downy goodness keep them nice and toasty. They do well in climates that are chilly but would not like to be in the snow – they along with the serama are our least cold hearty breeds, every other breed we work with would do well in the snow.
Our breeding program in 2023 is focused on varied colored silkies, when ordering chicks you can make a note in the checkout section of a color preference for chicks if you have one. If the color you are after hatches on the week you have selected for shipping/pickup we will do our best to accommodate your request. Colors available are black, white, paint, mottled, grey, buttercream. Silkies are fantastic and darling no matter what color they are! Due to the tricky hatching nature of this breed we are unable to offer hatching eggs for them.
Quick Breed Stats
Egg Color: cream
Egg Bloom: sometimes the eggs can have a pink tint
Egg Size: slightly larger than a bantam egg
Egg Texture: smooth
Egg Production During Spring and Summer: moderate – low 2-4 eggs when not being broody
Meat Production:not suited for meat or high egg production. This breed is best kept as companions and pets.
Heat Tolerance: very good if shade is provided
Cold Tolerance: not very high, would need ample protection from snow. Does will with rain.
Disposition: extremely patient, sweet, smart and curious. Will come running for treats.
Weeks to Maturity: 22
Free Range Ability: not very predator wise, best to keep an eye on them when free ranging or have them in a mixed breed flock for protection.
Likelihood They Will Want To Hatch Eggs: extremely high
Pricing:
Straight run silkie/satin chick : $25
This breed cannot be sexed at hatch, for that reason we sell our chicks straight run – there is a chance of receiving roosters when purchasing chicks.
Silkie (Bantam)
The ultimate pet chicken — and the broody mother every flock needs. Silkies and Satins back for 2026.
Silkies originated in China — historical records mention them as far back as the 13th century, when Marco Polo described “fur-bearing chickens” on his travels. They were prized in traditional Chinese medicine and as ornamental birds in imperial courts. Today they remain one of the most beloved companion chicken breeds in the world.
Our 2026 lineup includes both silkies (the classic fluffy, fur-like feathering) and satins — a Silkie × Cochin cross that produces a less-fluffy but equally striking feather. About 80% of our chicks will hatch silkie; 20% will hatch satin. We offer six colors: black, white, paint, mottled, grey, and brown/buttercream.
If you’ve ever wondered which breed would make the best broody mother in your flock, this is it. Franchesca jokes that if the apocalypse happened, the first things she’d grab from the farm would be hatching eggs and a Silkie hen — there’s no better foster mother for any chick you want raised right.
Quick Breed Stats
| Trait | What to expect |
| Egg color | Cream, sometimes pink-tinted |
| Egg size | Small — about 75% the size of a standard egg |
| Egg texture | Smooth |
| Eggs per week | 2-4 — companion breed, not a primary layer |
| Adult hen weight | 2-3 lbs |
| Time to point of lay | 22-24 weeks |
| Cold tolerance | Moderate — keep dry |
| Heat tolerance | Very good with shade |
| Disposition | Patient, sweet, smart, curious |
| Free-range ability | Low — not predator-wise |
| Broodiness | EXTREMELY high — the best foster mother in the chicken world |
| Feather type | ~80% silkie, ~20% satin (Silkie × Cochin) |
| Colors available | Black, white, paint, mottled, grey, brown/buttercream |
| Rain tolerance | Surprisingly good for a feathered breed |
| Sexing | Straight run only |
What Makes Our Silkies Different
- 80/20 mix of silkie and satin feather types in each hatch.
- Six color varieties — more diversity than most hatcheries offer.
- Exceptional broody mothers — will reliably hatch and raise eggs from any breed.
- No awkward feather-growth phase — they look adorable from day one through adulthood.
- Surprisingly rain-tolerant for a fluffy breed.
- Used historically in Chinese medicine, in imperial courts, and as companion birds for over 700 years.
Care Basics
- Feathered shanks — keep the run dry and avoid muddy bedding.
- 2 sq ft of coop per bird, 4-5 sq ft of run.
- Not predator-wise — protected free-ranging only.
- Their fluffy feathering can obscure vision around the eyes. Trim crest feathers gently if your hen has trouble seeing.
- Susceptible to lice and mites because of their dense feathering — check regularly.
Pricing
| Product | Price | Notes |
| Silkie or Satin straight-run chick | $25 | 50/50 male/female; specify color preference at order |
Shipping is a flat $70 for up to 25 chicks via overnight USPS Express. Seasonal minimums: 10 chicks March-May and October, 6 chicks June-September. Local farm pickup is free with no minimum (we recommend at least two chicks so none is brooded alone).
Pair Your Silkie (Bantam) With
- Bantam Cochin — another bantam lap chicken
- Bearded d’Anver — for an urban-friendly bantam combo
- Serama — for the smallest possible silked bantam pairing
- Romeo & Juliet Chicks — literally Silkie-cross descendants of our flock
Common Questions
What’s the difference between a Silkie and a Satin?
Both have the soft, fur-like feathering associated with Silkies. Silkies have the classic full-fluff look; Satins (a Silkie × Cochin cross) have slightly less-fluffy but equally soft feathering, with the body type of a Cochin. About 80% of our hatch are silkies; 20% are satins.
Are Silkies good for cold climates?
Moderately. Their feathers don’t repel water as well as standard chicken feathers, so they get cold faster when wet. With a dry, draft-free coop they handle cold reasonably well — but they shouldn’t free-range in heavy rain or snow.
Why do you call Silkies the best broody mothers?
Their broodiness is reliably triggered, they’re remarkably patient on the nest, and they’ll raise any chicks you put under them — including chicks of other breeds. Many serious breeders keep Silkies specifically as foster moms for incubating prized eggs.
What colors will I get?
We offer six: black, white, paint, mottled, grey, and brown/buttercream. You can request a color preference at checkout and we’ll do our best to honor it.
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