From mini goats, to champion chooks, and ‘the pigeon man’ - the Townsville Show was full of an unusual range of animals.

Silkie chickens require some specialized care compared to other chicken breeds, primarily due to their unique feathering. Their fluffy plumage lacks the natural waterproofing of normal chicken ...

Tip: To keep their fluffy feathers clean and dry, provide a well-sheltered, dry coop, as Silkies don’t handle wet conditions well. To encourage bonding, start handling Silkies early, offering small ...

Unique Characteristics That Make Silkie Chickens Distinct From Other Breeds Silkie Chicken. Image by actionklaus via Pixabay Silkie chickens are a breed of poultry known for their distinctive fluffy ...

Silkie chickens are a prized breed of chicken with a beautiful and fluffy (yet misleading) set of white feathers and black skin. The chicken flesh itself is a dark bluish-gray or even black, and ...

The Federal Government has unveiled two new chicken breeds, Noiler and Cobb 500, and 14 high-yield crop varieties. This announcement was made during the 34th meeting of the National Committee on ...

The farm said the chickens, which belonged to the rare breeds Silkies and Banthams, were worth about £400. After they were taken, supporters of the farm donated more than £1,900 to improve its ...

All chicken breeds share a common ancestor: the red junglefowl, Gallus gallus. Approximately 8,000 years ago, humans began domesticating and selectively breeding chickens.