Can my silkies live in this coop?

[Sierra Hughes]

I have 4 standard chickens that have a 18x18 run and coop. However, having to keep silkies (4 total) separate from them.. not getting along, at all!

Are they able to live in this coop pictured? If not, may have to find a new home for these babies.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

They should be okay in that, though that would be the max number I would put in there as far as bantams, though it's pricey for it's size. You may need to add more ventilation to the coop depending on your climate.

 

[Sierra Hughes]

They should be okay in that, though that would be the max number I would put in there as far as bantams, though it's pricey for it's size. You may need to add more ventilation to the coop depending on your climate.

Very pricey! I'm getting it used off a local chicken site for $75! I'll let them out in the big run when the others are put up. But if for some reason I'm not able to let them out, I want to make sure they are okay in that. The max is 4 standard chicks in this coop. So hoping with just four silkies(no plans on getting more!) That they'll be okay. Just wasn't sure, as this is the first time owning silkies.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Most silkies are pretty docile and are okay being confined. They should do okay. That's a better deal. You can always add onto the run if necessary.

 

[Sierra Hughes]

Most silkies are pretty docile and are okay being confined. They should do okay. That's a better deal. You can always add onto the run if necessary.

This is very true!! I just want them out of the dog kennel (the introduction crate) and in a "home"! Sad they didn't get along with the big hens, but didn't want to put my fragile silkies in danger. Not fair. So they'll need their own "home".

 

[tigger19687]

I just bought that one and RETURNED IT. It is Flimsy, not sure where you live but up here in MA it would not last a rainy fall or winter for that matter. Thin Thin wood, but I have to say the fence part did look good.
I would make something smaller. You can even make it out of used wood, or buy a vinyl shed and convert like I am going to do. ( once I level the yard

 

[Cryss]

My prefab is bigger than that and only cost me $200. And that was too much. That being said, I'd never buy another ever again. Flimsy, drafty, not any way predetor proof. You'd be better off building. Use this one for now while you investigate a bit better solution. Don't rush to get rid of them.

 

[GoatDragonFarms]

We have this coop for 3 silkies.
The door system is a piece of manure. Track gets clogged constantly.
Never a sliding door again. Spent too much on this!

 

[Cryss]

Here's a quick solution to make it better than it is. First build a run around it if you haven't already. 4 standard birds need minimum of 40sqft. I set my coop unit inside a 10x10x6 dog kennel which would be a good run size for your 4. Seal your entire coop unit up with boards making it nothing but coop, no attached run. The attached run is now part of the indoors of their coop so you can leave the pop door open. Use the door they currently use to exit the coop to go completely out into your yard as the new pop door. Remember to put as much ventilation as possible up as high on the walls as possible.
I did this with my prefab. I'm now making a walk in 7x11 coop but this worked out just fine temporarily. For a year and a half. It will be my roosters bachelor pad, big enough for him.
Here's how i did mine.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/altering-my-terrible-ts-coop.1267790/#post-20364469