Ornamental Resin Hens – Silky Finish (22x15xH28cm)

• The Silkie chicken — a unique ornamental breed in the catalog : the Silkie is the most decorative breed of chicken in the world, raised for centuries solely for its beauty. Its fluffy and silky plumage, radically different from all other breeds, makes it an exceptional piece in the Garden Nice catalog — immediately recognizable by connoisseurs.
• Sculpted feathers feather by feather — exceptional finish : the challenge of the Silkie chicken is its plumage — these long, soft, non-bearded feathers that give the animal its fluffy and silky appearance. Each feather is individually sculpted in polyresin, giving the piece a unique visual and tactile texture throughout the catalog.
• 3 natural colors of the Silkie breed : white creamy pearlescent, brown warm with golden highlights, gray slate-hued — the three most common and appreciated colors of the Silkie breed, each with its own shades of hand-painted finish.
• H28cm, 1.2kg — the tallest standing chicken in the catalog : taller than the pecking chicken (H27cm, 800g) and much heavier and more present. Its height and voluminous plumage give it a visual presence superior to all other chickens in the catalog.
• Frost-resistant (-20 °C) and UV-resistant : integrated anti-fading treatment for the delicate tones of pearlescent white, warm brown, and slate gray. Balcony & terrace and outdoor garden all year round.
• The most refined gift piece in the backyard range : the silk hen is a high-end gift for someone who truly knows chickens — an expert's wink that says "I know you love ornamental chickens, not just backyard chickens". 2-year guarantee.

• In an ornamental garden or a flower bed : the silk hen is an ornamental breed — its natural place is in a well-kept garden, among rose bushes, hydrangeas, or dahlias. Its fluffy silhouette and soft color blend perfectly into an English garden or a cottage garden without ever clashing.
• On a well-kept terrace or balcony : at H28cm and 1.2kg, it stands out on a terrace with an elegant and refined presence. Its round and fluffy silhouette contrasts pleasantly with the hard materials of a terrace — stone, wood, metal — and brings a very welcome note of organic softness.
• In a white + brown + gray trio in the same space : the photo gallery "Silky Chicken Family" shows the three colors side by side — a very natural and coherent family composition. The three colors together in a garden or on a terrace create a complete and very photogenic ornamental scene.
• In an ornamental backyard composition with the rooster : a white&black rooster (H42cm) + a white silk hen (H28cm) in the same garden create a refined and coherent backyard composition — the two most "chic" pieces from the backyard catalog brought together in the same space.
• Indoors in a veranda or winter garden : its neat finish and its ornamental register give it a natural place in indoor-outdoor transition spaces. In a veranda surrounded by plants, it integrates with immediate coherence and an elegance that the other hens in the catalog do not have.

Q: What is a Silkie chicken and how is it different from other chickens?

The Silkie is an ornamental chicken breed originating from Asia, raised for centuries solely for its beauty. Its main characteristic is its plumage — long, soft, and non-barbed feathers that resemble silk or fine down, unlike the smooth and shiny feathers of ordinary breeds. It also has black skin, five toes instead of four, and a unique comb. It is one of the most appreciated chicken breeds among ornamental poultry enthusiasts worldwide.

Q: Which color to choose between white, brown, and gray?

The three colors correspond to the most common natural coats of the Silkie breed. The white (slightly creamy pearlescent) is the brightest and most classic — it stands out perfectly in a green garden. The brown (warm tones with golden highlights) is the warmest and most rustic. The gray (subtle slate) is the most discreet and contemporary. Together, the three create the richest and most natural composition — a true Silkie family with the three main colors of the breed.

Q: Can this Silkie chicken stay outside all year round?

Yes — balcony & terrace and outdoor garden. The polyresin is tested down to -20 °C and the UV treatment particularly protects the delicate shades of pearly white, which are naturally more sensitive to fading without protection. Its weight (1.2kg) ensures good stability on the ground or on a ledge.

Q: What is the difference between this Silkie hen and the other hens in the catalog?

The breed and the finish are radically different. The other hens in the catalog (pecking, sitting) represent ordinary backyard breeds with smooth and shiny feathers. The Silkie hen has a fluffy and vaporous plumage sculpted feather by feather — a much more elaborate finish that is immediately noticeable. It is also the only ornamental hen in the catalog — the others are farm hens, this one is an art garden hen.

Q: Is this a good gift for someone who raises chickens or loves ornamental breeds?

The best gift in the backyard range for this specific profile. Giving a Silkie to someone who raises chickens or knows ornamental breeds is an expert gift — a knowledgeable nod that shows you have sought something specific and rare. The quality of the finish makes it a piece to be displayed with pride.