Silkie (or silky) chicken is a beautiful bird with fluffy white plumage that is characterized by their unique black skin and bones. These unique birds are considered a gourmet food and are prized for their flavor, appearance, and nutritiousness. It is particularly prized in China where Silkie chicken soup is considered a curative food. It is an essential remedy in traditional Chinese medicine in promoting beauty, health, blood circulation, as well as strengthening and restoring vital energy.
These chickens are raised naturally in Canada without antibiotics or hormones.