New to chickens...

[Matilda Belle]

Also, what type of feeder/waterer would you recommend for the coop?

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[drumstick diva]

If you can teach them to use a nipple watering system it will keep them dryer. Wet crests tend to attract mites.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC

On this link you'll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/


There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.


Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find Your State Thread

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with your little Silkies and thanks for joining us!

 

[ronott1]

You have a nice flock!

Have fun with the expansion

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!! You'll enjoy it here and learn lots!