Another of the new chooks living out the back. Silkies have been popular for many decades — perhaps even centuries — and their popularity apparently shows no sign of diminishing. My parents preferred less outrageous-looking fowls and considered the silkie's feathered legs a fault (they look quaint when they're clean, but there's the rub), but I'm happy to enjoy the sight of these. I do prefer clean-legged breeds, though, particularly game fowls and some of the wyandottes.
[28 May 2012, Panasonic Lumix GH1, 100–300 mm at 300 mm, ISO 200, 1/60 at f5.6]
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I do want to ruffle this one. Very stylish.
Wyandotte is nearly home, for me. Next door.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandotte,_Michigan
Looks like David Bowie... Wiggy Stardust.
Yes, Silkie legs and feet are a poor design for wet weather, but this one looks particularly gorgeous on top!
Zhoen, I'm pretty sure that's the usual reaction ;^)
Miguel — nice! I hadn't noticed the resemblance until you pointed it out :^D
RR, I'm amazed these have stayed as clean as they have, particularly given our recent weather.
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