Silkies Chickens

Both bearded and non-bearded Silkies. Eggs were acquired from an NPIP certified farm.

This is a very old breed, dating domestication as far back to the Chinese Han Dynasty in 206 BC. The head will be crested, looking somewhat like a ‘pom-pom’ (similar to a polish chicken). If a comb is present, it should look like a ‘walnut’, being almost circular in appearance. The comb coloring should be black or dark mulberry – any other color and it is not a pure Silkie.

They have oval shaped turquoise blue earlobes and dark colored wattles. Their beak is short, quite broad at the base, it should be grey/blue in color. Eyes are black.

As for their body, it should be broad and stout, the back is short and the breast is full. They have five toes instead of the usual four found in chickens. The outer two toes should be feathered. The legs are short and wide set, grey in color.

Their feathers lack barbicels (those are the hooks that hold the feathers together), hence the fluffy appearance. The main feathering looks just like the under-down of regular chickens.

The fact that the feathers do not hold together means a Silkie cannot fly. It also means that the feathering is not waterproofed and so a wet Silkie is a pathetic sight to see. If they do get significantly wet, they need to be towel dried or even blow dried – which they enjoy if it is done on a regular basis.

For more information, click this link: Silkie Chicken: All You Need to Know

Purchase Agreement:

• All chicks will be offered as "straight run" mix.

• A variety of breeds will be provided when ordering a mix of these chicks.

• Chick have been feed an organic feed, have had access to clean water and are resting from hatching. Here are some tips on raising chicks your own chicks.

• Delivery service offered in the Coachella Valley and Northern Imperial County, complimentary.

• Payment via Paypal would allow for contactless delivery.

• Appointment will be agreed upon before I will personally delivery the chicks. Extreme weather can hurt the chicks.

• Buyer should have chick brooder already set up. Here is a great YouTube video explaining how to set up a chick brooder.

Ocotillo Homestead's Ordering Procedure:

1. Complete the "Order Request" form. Make sure to provide a phone and/or email for communication.

2. Receive a call, text and/or email confirming request with the available stock.

3. Picture of selection will be texted and/or emailed confirming order.

4. PayPal Payment invoice will be sent to buyer. Cash payments are acceptable, but are due upon delivery.

5. Appointment will be made between both buyer and seller so that chicks are delivered safely and quickly.

6. Complimentary Delivery is offered throughout the Coachella Valley and Northern Imperial County.