The Silkie is a Bantam (mini) chicken and is a popular choice for backyard flocks whose owners want a personable, cute, fluffy, chicken with a great personality. Silkies are slow moving and have a cute little waddle walk! They are truly the "lap dogs" of the chicken world! Silkie hens make wonderful mothers and produce a manageable amount of eggs for a family. The rooster is kind to his hens and has a lower decibel crow that is short-lived and not constant. My roosters love to protect their flock but are not aggressively seeking out confrontation with family members. I may get a little peck that doesn't hurt when I put him to bed too early at night! Silkies are not built for flight which makes them easy to keep in a specific area and to pick up for cuddles. Silkies are a favorite choice for children and adults as pets! ***Genders**Silkies are a breed where you can only identify the gender when it is 4-5 months old or if you do a DNA test.