The epitome of purity and elegance, the white Silkie bears snowy white feathers. They are the most common variety of Silkies and are relatively easy to breed for color consistency.

The Black Silkie chicken is a popular variety of the Silkie breed known for its soft, silk-like feathers. These birds stand out with their black feathers, skin, bones, and even meat. Besides their unique look, they are beloved for their gentle temperament and suitability as ornamental pets.

Grey Silkies are more silver than grey, with a sheen over their plumage when viewed in sunlight. They typically have a dark grey head or a light grey head streaked with dark grey bands and an even grey body. The wings are a slightly darker shade of grey, and their undercoat is a smoky grey that is lighter than the overall top shade.

 chickens with a rich, golden buff color throughout their plumage.

Splash silkies have creamy-white or very pale blue feathers, some of which are tipped with those special streaks of darker blue or black. The tipped feathers tend to grow in messy groups, creating splashes of color. In true silkie style, everything else about splash silkies is black, including their skin, beaks, legs, toes, and even their bones.

Partridge Silkie chickens exhibit a reddish-brown hue accented with black, creating a striking appearance.