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| ====== History ====== | ====== History ====== | ||
| The history of the Silkie is rather vague and it is unknown when they came about. The Earliest surviving account of Silkie Chickens comes from Marco Polo, who wrote about a "Furry Chicken" when in Asia. | The history of the Silkie is rather vague and it is unknown when they came about. The Earliest surviving account of Silkie Chickens comes from Marco Polo, who wrote about a "Furry Chicken" when in Asia. | ||
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| ====== Silkie Broilers ====== | ====== Silkie Broilers ====== | ||
| Silkie Broilers (also known as Taihe) are a large variation of Silkie. Silkie Broilers are typically what are referred to when referring to Silkies as Large Breeds. | Silkie Broilers (also known as Taihe) are a large variation of Silkie. Silkie Broilers are typically what are referred to when referring to Silkies as Large Breeds. | ||