black-breasted red, dark, and wheaten. The Silkie chicken, known for its unusual silky feathers, is an ancient bantam-sized, Asian breed. The Silkie chicken’s feathers have barbs without any ...

Out in the woods on a rural chicken farm just days before April 1 in Pierce County, Washington, the bantam Silkie and Satin chickens were waiting for the perfect time to escape. “Bawk bawk bawk,” the ...

Bantam chickens are a popular choice for those ... The breed comes in a variety of colors, including white, black, blue, and ...