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Most of those were bantams, or smaller-sized chickens, such as Silkies, Cochins and Buckeyes that are known for their gentle dispositions.
Columbia Missourian: Latest Articles Simin Wang 2010
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Brett also raises Silkies, which are like the teacup poodles of the chicken world.
Chicken Spaghetti: 2009
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Brett also raises Silkies, which are like the teacup poodles of the chicken world.
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The feed store owner scooped up my two white Silkies, who looked like fluffy white ordinary chicks except for their darker skin, and placed them in a small ventilated cardboard box.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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Halfway through third week the Sebrights sported fully feathered wings, Kayley had a tiny comb and a few snow-white wing and leg feathers, Julianna had black tail feathers, distinct but tiny, sticking straight up, and the Silkies 'down was even fluffier, especially on their large blackish-grey feet.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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The week before I had shown them a picture of Silkies.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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As the days passed, though, I began to hope that maybe we would be able to keep them until next spring and try for chicks again — Sebright and Silkies, and maybe a few hybrids.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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Silkies are chickens whose feathers look like fur.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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Silkies lack these so their barbs go out in all directions, giving the fur effect.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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Right from the beginning with the Silkies, Jane (my personal darling) was bigger than Zelda.
The Chicken Chronicles Sandra Knauf 2010
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