New Member Intro

[sumi]

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.

This video may help with learning how to navigate this site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

i have had silkies and am a bit farther north
make sure you have a lot of ventilation and make sure they have wide/fat roosts, just because they are small doesnt mean they want a skinny roost, make it wider so their toes cant curl under and when they sit their feet will be covered by their fluff

Good Luck!

 

[N F C]

You've already received some good info on how to care for your Silkie chicks, so I just want to say hello and thanks for joining us!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under East Coast Yeti Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being an active BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[drumstick diva]

DwayneNLiz has given you good info on roosts - all breeds benefit from having 2x4 roosts with the 4" side up. Chickens like to have their feet in front of them and lay their heads down upon them to keep warm. Some folks also tack towels to the roost bar.

If you have an enclosed run, a solid type roof will provide some protection from rain and snow, as well as keeping raptors and climbers OUT. Sometimes silkies just prefer to lay in a pile, in the corner of the run floor. Silkies can jump high, but generally do not do much flying. Their type of feathered wings don't lend themselves to true flying.