If you’re looking to buy Black Silkie chickens for your back-garden flock, our pure-breed Black Silkies are a superb choice. These striking, fluffy birds are known for their calm, friendly nature and glossy dark plumage, making them ideal for families, beginners, and anyone wanting to order Silkie chickens online for collection from our East Sussex Poultry Farm

You’re always welcome to visit and choose your own birds from the selection we have ready on the day, we don't just hand you a black silkie, you get to pick your own. 

As with all pure breeds, we recommend keeping Black Silkies either on their own or with other pure breeds of a similar temperament. Silkies are bantam-sized and are happiest when housed with birds of a similar size to avoid any risk of bullying. Good shelter, dry bedding, and secure night-time housing will keep them comfortable and healthy.

About Black Silkies

Black Silkies are one of the most eye-catching varieties of the breed, with soft, fluffy charcoal-black plumage, dark skin, and the classic Silkie temperament that keeps them among the world’s most beloved chickens. They are gentle, easy to handle, and brilliant with children. Like all Silkies, they lay a modest number of small cream eggs and are appreciated mainly for their looks, nature, and broodiness rather than egg numbers.

Pros:
• Very friendly and calm
• Striking dark plumage
• Great for families and small gardens

Cons:
• Low egg production
• Fluffy feathers need to be kept dry

If you want a gentle, striking little addition to your flock, the Black Silkie is a fantastic choice.