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Silkie Chickens A Complete Guide To Caring And Breeding.

by Tom Shepton

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A practical introduction to keeping and breeding Silkie chickens

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A practical introduction to keeping and breeding Silkie chickens

Tom Shepton’s guide gathers the main considerations of Silkie ownership in one breed-specific handbook. It introduces the breed’s background alongside practical topics such as daily welfare, breeding, colour varieties, sexing, and the distinctions between bearded, non-bearded, and bantam Silkies. Attention is also given to common health concerns and preventative care, framing the book around the ongoing responsibilities of maintaining a healthy flock. With its emphasis on foundational knowledge, it is positioned as a reference for understanding the particular needs and variations of these distinctive chickens.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • New or prospective Silkie chicken keepers
  • Keepers interested in breeding Silkies
  • Poultry owners seeking guidance on Silkie health and care

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Silkie chicken carePoultry breedingChicken health and preventionBreed varietiesSexing chickens

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Book overview

Silkie Chickens the complete guide to helping you keep this very popular breed. Welfare, breeding and the history behind them. Bearded, non-bearded and bantoms . Different colours and sexing your silkies. How to care for them, common problems and how to look out for them with also some preventative measures to keep them healthy. This easy going book will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently be a successful keeper.

Many have commented how therapeutic it is having these fluff balls around. If you are looking for a book that can give you everything you want to know about the silkie chickens, then you don't have to look anymore. This is the perfect one for you. By the end of this book, you will know everything you need to know about the silkies as the new owner or if you are planning on getting some.

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