Silkie
An ancient breed that originated in Asia, probably from India or China and Japan. They make excellent broody hens.
A compact but lively bird, It has a broad stout body with blue or black skin and silky or wool-like feathers.
It has a soft, full crest; an almost circular comb and concave wattles. The legs are feathered.
Available: large fowl or miniature.
Weight: Large Hen 2lb, 0.90kg
Cockerel 3lb, 1.35kg.
Colours: white; gold; black; blue, partridge.
Eggs: tinted to cream.
This breed is not kept at Temple Newsam at present.
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