Chickens

I have been going through books looking for chickens to raise. I know which ones I want for laying hens, but I also wanted a couple that I could hold and they not freak out. After much searching I have finally found the breed I want, silkies. They are originally from China, with very fluffy feathers on their feet, and with what looks like a feathered hat on their heads. My favorite part about them is that you can hold them. They are very people friendly. I don't know the reason I truly desire to carry a chicken, I just do. I also want to hold a penguin, but that is another story.