Size: Bantam-sized in most countries, though some standards recognize large fowl Silkies.
Weight:
Rooster: ~1.0–1.4 kg (2–3 lbs)
Hen: ~0.9–1.3 kg (1.5–2.5 lbs)
Body: Small, rounded, with soft fluffy plumage.
Unique Features:
Feathers feel like silk or fur (lack barbicels, so feathers don’t hook together).
Crest ("pom-pom") of feathers on the head.
Dark blue/black skin, bones, and meat (fibromelanosis).
Five toes on each foot (most chickens have four).
Walnut-shaped comb (usually dark purple to black).
Colors: Black, white, blue, buff, gray, partridge, splash.
Eggs per Year: ~100–150 eggs.
Egg Size: Small.
Egg Color: Cream to light brown.
Broodiness: Extremely broody—considered one of the best natural mothers for hatching eggs of their own or other breeds/species.
Exceptionally gentle, friendly, and calm.
Easily handled, great for children and families.
Roosters are generally less aggressive than many other breeds.
Very social, do well in small flocks and as pets.
