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Sunnyhill Silkies, Imperial, PA (2026)

04/23/2026

Tail spots are my favorite!

04/12/2026

Her little foot spot!

04/10/2026

A good reminder!

As we head into spring hatching/chicken season, here are a few things to remember 🐣

1. Local breeders are not fast food.
We don’t run on Amazon Prime timelines. Genetics, power outages, fence jumpers, broodiness, and breeding breaks all happen. Mother nature makes the rules, not us.

2. Scammers are everywhere.
Fake accounts, stolen photos, bought followers...
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If they’re pushy, huge red flag. If they have all pullets in every color you want… also a red flag. Ask for a live video or a photo with the date. A real breeder will understand.

3. Respect people’s time.
If you’re not serious about buying, don’t take up a breeder’s time. And please—know what your husband will allow before asking for 30 pictures of wings and toenails 😅

4. Google is free. Use it.
Learn basic poultry care, anatomy, and common issues before jumping in. Germs are everywhere—it’s okay. You’ve got cooties too.

5. Know what you want.
If you want fluffy pets, you don’t need show quality. “Pet quality” birds usually have tiny flaws only breeders notice.
If you want to breed, be upfront. Its saves us both time and heart ache.

6. Have patience.
These birds are worth the wait. Hatchery birds are fine—but they won’t be the same. Silkies from dedicated breeders have a look and personality you just can’t mass produce.

Please be kind, respectful, and patient with breeders this season.
We love these birds deeply, and trusting someone with them feels a lot like trusting them with our children.

Pictured: my “pet quality” silkie 🥰
She’s pet quality because she doesn’t fit a recognized color and has lighter skin/eyes…
…but she’s absolutely perfect to me.