Silkie Silkie The Silkie (sometimes spelled Silky) is a breed of chicken named for its atypically fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin. The breed has several other unusual qualities, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chickens only have four. They are often exhibited in poultry shows, and appear in various colors. In addition to their distinctive physical characteristics, Silkies are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. It is among the most docile of poultry. Hens are also exceptionally broody, and care for young well. Though
The Silkie tour was subsequently cancelled. Two further singles released in 1966 failed to make either the UK or the US charts, and in the autumn the original Silkie lineup subsequently split. Mike Ramsden and Sylvie Tatler had married in January 1966, and they subsequently continued to perform as a duo version of The Silkie for a further 35 years (sometimes with their children) and often appeared at their local pub, The Cott Inn at Dartington, Devon. Ramsden also guested as a vocalist on the album "Western Flier", alongside the 20-year-old keyboard player Mike Batt, recorded in 1969 by the proto-psychedelic folk