Don’t like wet and muddy weather:Their fluffy plumage is not waterproof. They also don’t like muddy and wet environments. Keep their run dry. Since they have heavy feathering, they can survive chilly areas. In fact, they thrive in areas with moist, cool temperatures and typically dry soil. Not heat-hardy: Orpingtons are not the best breed to keep in tropical climates as they don’t like hot temperatures. Always be sure to put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or table cloth can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups.

The Frizzle breed has curled, fluffy plumage. The history of this bird is unknown, but many experts believe they came from the Far East in the 1800s. While this bird is a good egg layer, owners primarily keep them to enter into award shows.

13. Polish Chicken

Not good egg layers: The hens only lay between 60 and 90 eggs yearly. That’s two eggs per week or less. That is also why this breed is rare; there aren’t enough fertilized eggs due to their low production.

These are not meant for beginner keepers. The level of grooming and care required for Silkies are best done by experienced keepers. 2. Polish and Polish Bantam However, because of their exceptionally long tails, they need extra care to maintain healthy tail feathers. The birds should be placed on high roosts like parrots to retain these long tails.

9. Yokohama Chicken

Apart from their famed physical traits, Sapphire Gems have an easy-going, gentle, and observant personality. These characteristics make them a hit among children and adults alike. They do not do well in containment and should be given room to range and wander around. These breeds like to roost in trees, so you should look into natural branch perches. Appenzeller Spitzhauben breeds are pretty small and also very rare. This type of bird is quite simple to contain because they do not fly well. Aside from having a good tolerance for captivity, they also excel at foraging! Docile, not flighty: Due to their feathering, they can not fly. They’re fine in confinement and will not try to escape the run by flapping over the fence. However, the roosters can be a bit aggressive. Pekin bantams are not prone to diseases and do not need much space, making them among the easiest to care for and ideal for beginners.

Easter Eggers might even approach someone to see what they’re doing. Some of them like to jump into their owner’s lap and give their humans a soft hug. Not broody: This breed is not known to go broody easily, which is an advantage if you’re not planning on hatching eggs. Hens often go broody, which is something to remember if you’re not planning on hatching eggs. Summary

11. Burmese Chicken

The standard breed Burmese have much more prominent crests than their Bantam counterparts. They are much fluffier and have feathers all over their legs. Faverolles have large muffs and a beard which covers their whole face with fluff. They are fluffy all over and even have feathered legs. a b c d e f g Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing. pp.158–159. ISBN 978-1-58017-667-5. In the American Standard of Perfection, the standard male weight for the bantam Silkie is 1kg (35oz) and for the female, 900g (32oz). [12] The Australian Poultry Standard and British Poultry Standard call for Silkie bantams much smaller; in the Australian, the standard weights are 680 g (25oz) for males and 570 g (20oz) for females. [13] The British standard weight for bantam Silkies is 600 g (22oz) for males, and 500 g for females (18oz). [14] Polydactyly [ edit ] A foot of the Silkie Bantam that shows the phenomenon of polydactyly in the breed

The hens are mainly used for ornamental and practical purposes. They are excellent white egg layers, sometimes called “Everyday Layers.” In fact, cuddling is one of their favorite activities. But other breeds are aloof and don’t want to be touched. What is the prettiest rooster? These birds are friendly and receptive to cuddling. They’re like a dog with feathers, and they love spending time with their owner. With Silkies being very fluffy, they can be a target for mites and lice, so you should pay due diligence to these little fluffballs. You may also need to trim the feathers around the eyes to help them see a little better.Despite their fluffy feathering, they tolerate the cold fairly well – wetness is something they cannot tolerate. You can also easily domesticate them and find that they feel more at home in your home than in the coop. These qualities make them excellent pets. Cochin bantams tolerate cold weather and confinement well. Can’t see well: Because of their crest, they can’t see very well. This makes them skittish. Always let them know you are coming by making noise when approaching. Be sure to praise your kids for their Easter creations. Even if it's not a work of art, you can always congratulate them for trying so hard!