The Silkie 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.

Kura jedwabista - rasa kur czubatych. Charakteryzuje się piórami, które wyglądają jak futro. Europejscy marynarze, którzy zobaczyli te kury myśleli, że to krzyżówka królika z kurą. Pochodzi z Chin.