Silkie Fusion
🐓 What is a Silkie Fusion?
- A pen that combines different Silkie varieties (regular Silkies, Satins, Frizzles, Showgirls).
- variety of colors—black, chocolate, splash, calico, mauve, and more.
- Pet-quality focus: These pens are not intended for show breeding; they’re perfect for backyard flocks and families.
- Affordable entry point: Fun pens are usually cheaper than purebred or show-quality Silkie pens.
Why People Love Silkie Fusion
- Every hatch is a surprise.
- More budget-friendly than show-quality pens.
- Birds are friendly, fluffy, and charming companions.
- Beginner-friendly: Ideal for new chicken keepers who want colorful flocks without strict breeding standards.
Egg Production
- Small white/Cream tinted eggs.
- They lay bout 100–120 eggs per year, so they’re not prolific layers.
- Silkies are famous for being extremely broody and make excellent mothers
🧡 Care Needs
- Weatherproof shelter: Silkies’ fluffy feathers aren’t waterproof, so they need dry, draft-free coops.
- Soft bedding: Pine shavings or straw help keep them comfortable and clean.
- Their gentle nature makes them vulnerable to bullying from larger breeds.
- Because they’re docile they’re vulnerable and poor flyers, to predators and need safe enclosures.
- Vision-friendly setup: Their crests can block eyesight, so avoid hazards and keep food/water easy to find.
- Silkies are famously broody and make excellent mothers, but you may need to encourage breaks to avoid exhaustion.
- Feed non-medicated crumble to decrease risk of vitamin deficiency.