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  • . Silkie Chickens. Silkie Chickens Care, Breeding, Eggs, Raising, Welfare and Keeping Them Happy, Bearded, Non Bearded, Bantoms, Buying, as Pets, Blac by Harry Goldcroft book cover
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. Silkie Chickens. Silkie Chickens Care, Breeding, Eggs, Raising, Welfare and Keeping Them Happy, Bearded, Non Bearded, Bantoms, Buying, as Pets, Blac

by Harry Goldcroft

A practical introduction to Silkie chickens

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A practical introduction to Silkie chickens

This guide brings together the main considerations involved in keeping Silkies, from their distinctive feather texture and breed varieties to everyday care and welfare. It covers preparation for keeping them, feeding and treats, and signs of possible health problems, then broadens into breeding and egg production. Brief historical background and terminology used by breeders give newcomers context for the practical topics. The scope also includes bearded and non-bearded Silkies, bantams, colors, and buying birds, making this a broad overview of the breed and its care.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers and families learning about Silkie chickens
  • New or prospective Silkie keepers seeking an overview of care and preparation
  • Readers interested in Silkie varieties, breeding, or egg production

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Silkie breeds and characteristicsChicken care and welfareFeeding and healthBreeding and eggs

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Book overview

Everything you need to know about Silkie Chickens, sometimes known as Silkies. Silkie Chickens. Silkie chickens care, breeding, eggs, raising, welfare and keeping them happy, bearded, non bearded, bantoms, buying, as pets, black, white, japanese, chinese and much more. From a brief history to common terms used by breeders and people in the know. Their unusual anatomy like colours and texture of their feathers, hence the name, which makes them adorable pets.How to care for them and what to look out for to avoid health problems. How to keep them content, and as everyone likes a treat, the good and the bad when offering treats. Types of Silkies and the preparation for keeping them are covered as well as breeding and egg production. Just a few of the topics covered and much more inside this easy going book that will equip you to enjoy the fun and pleasure in keeping Silkies and the essentials to keeping them happy, healthy and content.
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