laying hen, Silkie bearded breed
Crested and bearded poultry
Silkie bearded
14 selected varieties
- show-approved : yes
- egg colour : cream (photo at bottom of page)
- egg weight : 40 g
- estimated spring laying (/week) : 5
- rooster weight : 1400 - 1700 g
- hen weight : 1100 - 1400 g
- size : semi-bantam (per the standard)
- build : large breed (per minimum hen weight)
- behaviour : very calm
- broodiness : excellent
- flight height : 1 m
History
Very old Asian breed
Clubs for this breed
In France: Poule Soie Club de France, https://www.poulesoieclubfrance.com/ — we are a member
