Vanilla is a white silky chicken named for it's atypically fluffy plumage, which said to feel like silk. Silky's have blue earlobes dark blue skin and bones, and five toes on each foot, whereas most chicken's only have four. Silky's exist in many other colors including red, buff, blue, gray, black, splash, and white. Silky's are well known for their calm, friendly temperament. Among the most docile of poultry, Silky's are considered a ideal pet. Hen's are also exceptionally broody, And make good mother's. Silky's lay three eggs a week, they are commonly used to hatch egg's. Male's are 36 ounce's (1kg), and females that are 32 ounce's (910 gram's).