A Silkie Surprise

Hello, young adventurers! Today we have a feathery little tale about our new Silkie chicken named Cinnamon. One sunny afternoon, as we drove our white pickup truck up to the farm to check on all the goats, we spotted something surprising. There was little Cinnamon—our new fluffy teenage Silkie—happily running around right inside the goat pen!

We couldn’t believe our eyes. How did she escape the aviary? We had no idea how our tiny chicken had found her way out of the coop and into the big wide world of goats. But there she was, clucking proudly, her soft feathers bouncing as she darted between hay piles and curious goat noses.

The Great Chicken Escape

Cinnamon must have squeezed through a little gap near the coop door—her adventurous spirit simply couldn’t resist exploring. While the goats were fascinated by their new feathery friend, we quickly realized that Cinnamon wasn’t in any danger. In fact, she seemed to be having the time of her life!

Proximo, our big, gentle goat, leaned down to sniff her, while Bumper and Cutestyr watched from a distance, wondering if she might share some of her grain. Cinnamon wasn’t scared at all—she fluffed up her feathers, gave a cheerful bakock, and strutted around like she owned the place.

Back to the Coop (Eventually)

After a few minutes of laughter and photos, we gently scooped Cinnamon up to take her back to her cozy chicken coop. But before we could leave, she gave a happy squawk—as if to say, “That was fun! Let’s do it again sometime!”

Back in her pen, she greeted her sisters with lots of chatter, probably telling them all about her daring adventure among the goats. We made sure to patch up her sneaky escape route, though we wouldn’t be surprised if Cinnamon is already plotting her next great farm escapade.

What Makes Silkies So Special

Silkies like Cinnamon are one of the most unique chicken breeds in the world. Their feathers are soft and fluffy like fur, and they’re known for their calm, friendly personalities. They make wonderful farm companions—and sometimes even decide to go exploring when curiosity strikes! A silkie chicken is small, which is often called a “bantam.” Many chickens have a regular sized chicken and a small chicken, or a bantam chicken. Silkie Chickens only come in the bantam size, which make them super cute and unique.

At Rainbow Road Farm, we love all our animals for their personalities and quirks. Cinnamon reminds us that a little curiosity can lead to big adventures, and that exploring the world around us—safely, of course—is one of the best ways to learn and grow.

A Lesson from Cinnamon

Cinnamon’s story teaches us to look at life with wonder and bravery. Sometimes the world outside our comfort zone is full of surprises—and a few friendly goats! Whether it’s a new hobby, a new friend, or a new experience, it’s always worth spreading your wings and giving it a try.

So, next time you visit Rainbow Road Farm, keep an eye out for a fluffy little Silkie with a sparkle in her eye—that’s Cinnamon, our brave explorer of the barnyard!