2 new red silkies

[chiefmonk24]

Hello all,

Just got 2 red silkies, they are about 2 months old. Found this site to be valuable source of info.

Currently they are in a large box in the kitchen, once I finish the coop they will have the run and the whole back yard to run around and eat all the bugs they want. The coop is 4ft x 3ft and 4ft height, 2 ft off the ground. Does anyone know whats a good number to fit in this size coop that I have. I'm getting answers from 3 to 6. I live on long island, NY and it does get cold in the winter months here.

Thanks for all your postings.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Generally recommended guidelines are 4 square feet of coop floor space per bird, so 3 birds. If you have only bantams you may be able to do 4.

 

[AK Baha]

I would not put more than 3 or 4 birds in it. You really want 3-4 square ft per bird. IMHO more is better. Birds that are confined to a small space may start getting board and picking on each other.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Happy you joined!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[chiefmonk24]

I was hoping to fit a least 4 in that coop. So goody, I can get 1 more silkies and a seblight when I introduce them I will have them divided with a wire screen so they can get use to with each other.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[chiefmonk24]

How high should I put the perch for them to roost. This would be for bantam silkies. Thanks

 

[bantygirl]

I have had many silkies and only 1 ever roosted so don't be surprised if they dont

 

[drumstick diva]

Big crests and beards obscure their vision - so silkies tend to sleep in a pile on the floor, in a corner.