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Chicken
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Silkie

A variant of Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Silkie

A fluffy ornamental breed with hair-like (silkied) feathers, black skin, five toes, and feathered legs. Ancient Asian breed kept for show and as broody mothers.

Keeper tips for this variant

The fluffy plumage isn't waterproof — keep Silkies dry and draft-free, as a wet, chilled Silkie loses insulation far faster than a normal-feathered bird.

This page covers the Silkie variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Chicken

Other Chickens variants

Rhode Island RedLeghornOrpingtonPlymouth Rock (Barred Rock)Easter Egger / AmeraucanaBantam