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They have short, rather ragged looking tails and the head is short and neat with an upright and full crest. It is thought that they originated in India, China or Japan and they arrived in Europe around 200 years ago where they were sold as crosses between rabbits and chickens! They are a lightweight chicken with a broad, stout looking body which is covered in fine fluffy feathers. The origin of the Silkie hen is uncertain although they have been around for several hundred years.
