✔ Live Arrival Guarantee Included
✔ Orders of 12+ chicks ship FREE
✔ Hold at Post Office for Safe Pickup

What to Expect:
Chicks ship shortly after hatch Sustained naturally by yolk reserves during transit
Packed in insulated, ventilated poultry shipping boxes
Includes Grogel for hydration support
Shipped Monday–Wednesday via USPS Priority
Held at your local post office for pickup
 
Live Arrival Guarantee
We take every precaution to ensure your chicks arrive healthy and safe. If your chicks arrive deceased or in critical condition at the time of pickup, your order is covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Full details and claim requirements can be found in our Shipping & Return Policy.
 
Important Information
Minimum of 6 chicks required for shipment
Chicks must be picked up the same day they arrive
Failure to pick up on the day of arrival voids eligibility for the Live Arrival Guarantee
 
 
Meet the Silkie Chicken 🐓💎 (the Fluffy Teddy Bears of the Coop)
 
With their soft, cloud-like feathers, Silkies are the snuggle bugs of the chicken world. Known for their sweet personalities and unique looks, they’re more like feathered pets than traditional farm birds. If you’ve ever wanted a chicken that doubles as a cuddle buddy, a Silkie is the one.
 
📜 A Regal and Ancient Heritage:

Silkies have been prized in Asia for centuries, admired for their silky plumage, black skin, and gentle nature. They were even written about by Marco Polo, who described them as “chickens with fur.” The Blue Silkie is a stunning variation, with soft gray-blue feathers that give them their jewel-like appearance.
 
🥚 Egg Laying & Mothering:

Silkies aren’t heavy egg producers, but they do lay about 100–120 small, cream-colored eggs per year. Where they truly shine is in their mothering abilities—they’re famous for being some of the best broody hens around, happily hatching and raising their own chicks (and even chicks of other breeds!).
 
📏 Size & Style:

Silkies are a bantam breed in many parts of the world, with hens averaging 2–3 lbs and roosters slightly larger. Their defining feature is their fluffy, fur-like plumage that feels more like soft down than feathers. They also have quirky extras: feathered feet, turquoise earlobes, walnut-shaped combs, and even five toes instead of the usual four!
 
☀️❄️ Care Needs:

Silkies are hardy overall but do best with a little extra care:
Their fluffy feathers aren’t waterproof, so they need dry, draft-free housing.
They tolerate cold fairly well but should be protected from damp conditions.
Because of their feathered crests, they can have limited vision—making secure coops essential to protect from predators.
 
💖 Personality Vibes:

Silkies are calm, affectionate, and incredibly docile—perfect for families and kids. They love being handled and are often described as the “lap dogs” of the chicken world. Unlike some breeds, they rarely show aggression and fit well into peaceful flocks.
 
✨ Why You’ll Love Them:

Silkies are more than just beautiful—they’re gentle companions, devoted mothers, and unique flock members with show-stopping style. If you’re looking for chickens that bring softness, sweetness, and a touch of magic to your backyard, these fluffy gems are the perfect pick.