Yanjin Silkie
Yanjin Silkie refers to a Silkie or black-bone chicken associated with Yanjin, fitting within the southwest Chinese tradition of dark-skinned and dark-boned poultry. The label suggests more than a fluffy backyard Silkie; it points toward a regional strain where silky feathering, dark tissue, and local food culture may all be relevant. Exact appearance can vary, so the source flock matters.
These chickens need clean, dry housing because Silkie-type feathering can be vulnerable in wet conditions. Breeders should confirm dark skin and bone traits, fertility, and body form rather than selecting only for softness of feather. Owners keeping Yanjin Silkies for preservation or specialty production should avoid casual mixing with unrelated ornamental Silkies, since the regional name is valuable only when the flock remains traceable and reasonably consistent.
Colors: Barred, Birchen, Black, Blue, Brown, Buff, Columbian, Crele, Cuckoo, Duckwing, Gold, Gold Laced, Laced, Lavender, Mille Fleur, Mottled, Partridge, Penciled, Porcelain, Red, Silver, Silver Laced, Spangled, Splash, Wheaten, White
