Description

Silkie x Cochin Bantam Cross Juvenile Chick – 10 Weeks Old

🐣 A Unique Cross with Plenty of Character

⚠️ Important Pricing Information

• Price is for 1 chick.
• Only one bird is currently available.
• The bird shown in the photographs is the bird being offered for sale.

🐔 Breed Overview

• This beautiful juvenile is a cross between a Silkie and a Cochin Bantam ❤️
• Combines characteristics from two of the most popular ornamental poultry breeds
• Ideal for hobby breeders, backyard poultry enthusiasts, and ornamental collections 🌿

🖤 Colour & Appearance

• Striking black feather colouring 🖤
• Developing crest inherited from the Silkie parent
• Feathered feet and legs inherited from both parent breeds
• Compact size typical of bantam poultry
• A unique bird with plenty of personality and visual appeal ✅

🧬 Appearance & Characteristics

• Approximately 9 weeks old 🐣
• Healthy growing juvenile bird
• Strong feather development
• Active and alert
• Raised from quality breeding stock

😊 Temperament

• Expected to inherit the calm and friendly nature often associated with Silkies and Cochin Bantams ❤️
• Suitable for ornamental flocks and backyard poultry setups
• An excellent conversation piece for poultry enthusiasts

🌿 Why They’re Perfect for You

• Unique cross not commonly available 🔑
• Beautiful feather-footed bantam type bird
• Ideal for ornamental collections
• Excellent addition to small flocks and hobby breeding projects

💡 Fun Facts

• Both Silkies and Cochin Bantams are famous for their calm disposition and ornamental value ☁️
• Crosses often display a fascinating mix of traits from both parent breeds
• Feather-footed breeds remain among the most sought-after ornamental poultry worldwide 🌍

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Bird

• Unique appearance 🖤
• Feathered feet and developing crest
• Healthy growing juvenile
• Raised with care from day one ❤️
• Only one available ✅

📦 What You’re Getting

• One Silkie x Cochin Bantam Cross juvenile chick 🐔
• Approximately 10 weeks old
• Healthy and actively growing
• The exact bird shown in the photographs
• Raised from quality breeding stock

📊 Availability

• Only 1 available ⚠️
• First come, first served
• Once sold, no replacement is available

🧬 Breeder Line & Origin

• Raised at Garden Route Trail Hatch House, Sedgefield, Western Cape 🌿
• Produced from selected Silkie and Cochin Bantam breeding stock
• Raised for health, vigour, and quality ✅

❤️ Our Philosophy

• At Garden Route Trail Hatch House, our chickens are more than just livestock – they are part of our family 🐔
• We believe in raising birds with care, respect, and attention to their wellbeing at all times
• Our breeding stock is raised using natural husbandry practices focused on health, vigour, and long-term genetic strength 🌿
• No vaccinations are administered
• No routine medications or antibiotic treatments are used
• No added hormones are used 🚫
• Our goal is to maintain healthy, stress-free breeding stock and quality poultry ✅

📍 Collection Only

• Own collection only ✅
• No courier or delivery services available for live birds 🚫
• Collection from Barrington, Sedgefield, Western Cape
• Collection by prior arrangement only
• Please bring a suitable transport container when collecting birds 🐔