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I have 2 silkies who are ready for a coop. I have heard that they have trouble/cannot walk up ladders... is this true? If so, what type of coop is best for them so that they are protected from the rain and weather during the winter? Any suggestions would be really helpful.

So I have three 6 month old hens and have two 6 week old silkies now. I have not integrated them yet as even when I just put the silkies outside in their cage, the other hens tried attacking them... I'm scared to let them roam around the yard all together. Is this a legitimate concern or should...

Does anyone happen to have a small sized coop they are looking to sell or get rid of? I just got 2 little silkies and they are very much unable to walk up the ramp of our big coop (not to mention that the other larger, older hens don't really like them all that much). Anyway, thought I'd check...

My 3 little ladies have laid their first eggs and I am not sure when I should start collecting them. I have heard that you want to leave them for a few days so that they continue to lay... any thoughts?

Sorry it has been so long, but for anyone who is still following here is the update. about a week later she finally laid the egg, it was rather big and had calcified. She was extremely weak and still not eating or moving much. 2 days later my mom woke up and she had passed in the night. It was...

So it's not looking so good. Still no egg and she is losing strength. Does anyone have any suggestions? We're pretty much at a loss now.

She is gaining back strength and has eaten a little. Still no egg though, which is worrisome so we are still not in the clear. I will keep you posted. Thanks again for the support!