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Silkie
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Black

A variant of Silkie (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Black

A self-black Silkie with the same fluffy plumage; the dark feathers over dark skin give a striking all-over black look.

Keeper tips for this variant

Sun and soiling can give black plumage a rusty/purple cast — provide shade and keep the fluffy feathers dry and clean.

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

Other Chicken breeds variants

BeardedNon-BeardedWhiteBuff, Blue, Grey, Partridge, SplashPaint / Porcelain (unstandardised)BuffBlueGreyPartridgeSplash