Once Silkies became more common in the West, many myths were perpetuated about them. The breed was recognized officially in North America with acceptance into the Standard of Perfection in 1874. Silkies most likely made their way to the West via the Silk Route and maritime trade. In it, he mentions "wool-bearing chickens" and ones "clothed with hair like that of a black cat". In 1598, Ulisse Aldrovandi, a writer and naturalist at the University of Bologna, Italy, published a comprehensive treatise on chickens which is still read and admired today. The earliest surviving Western written account of Silkies comes from Marco Polo, who wrote of a "furry" chicken in the 13th century during his travels in Asia.
Other places in Southeast Asia have been named as possibilities, such as India and Java. It is unknown exactly where or when these fowl with their singular combination of attributes first appeared, but the most well documented point of origin is ancient China. Although they are fair layers themselves, laying only about three eggs a week, they are commonly used to hatch eggs from other breeds and bird species due to their broody nature. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and care for young well. In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly, temperament. They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and also appear in various colors.
JAPANESE SILKIE CHICKEN SKIN
The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chickens only have four. The Silkie (also known as the Silky or Chinese silk chicken) is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin. The breed is renowned for its broodiness and mothering abilities. A black Silkie hen and a non-Silkie chick.
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