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    What does a Silkie chicken look like?
    English: The silkie (sometimes incorrectly spelled silky) is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk. The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as dark blue flesh and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot (most chickens only have four).

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    Why is a Silkie chicken called a Silkie chicken?
    It was named as Silkie chicken because of it’s a typically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk. It has hair-like plumage, which is considered as actual mammalian fur. It is a very old Asiatic chicken breed. Although the Silkie chickens have been around for several hundred years, but it’s origin is uncertain.

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    How did the Silkie get their name?
    The Silkie were an English folk music group. Their name was derived from an Orcadian song "The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry", which they sometimes performed. They were briefly considered to be the English equivalent of Peter, Paul and Mary, with their common repertoire of Bob Dylan songs, and the original Australian folk group, The Seekers.

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    Where did Silkies come from?
    Somewhere, the Silkie was created, and the chicken gradually made its way into North America. Cool fact: Silkies were written about by Marco Polo in the 13th century, who wrote of 'chickens with fur-like feathers' in logs from his Asian travels. Today, Silkies are present in North America, Asia, and Europe.

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    Where did the Silkie chicken come from?
    However, the breed may have begun in China, India, or possibly elsewhere in Asia. Somewhere, the Silkie was created, and the chicken gradually made its way into North America. Cool fact: Silkies were written about by Marco Polo in the 13th century, who wrote of 'chickens with fur-like feathers' in logs from his Asian travels.

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    What does a Silkie bird look like?
    Standard Description: The breed name comes from the Silkie’s soft, fur-like plumage, resulting from the inability of the feather barbs to lock. Its plumage is said to feel like silk or satin. Their fluffy appearance makes the birds look bigger than they are. Varieties: Bearded, Non-Bearded Egg Color, Size & Laying Habits:

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