Silkie thread!

[chickendales]

 

[kfchickenlady]

very nice, chickendales!

 

[Teresaann24]

I just got a partridge marking looking chick from my BBS pen...What in the world...

 

[Debbi]

Hello all,

Another "new to Silkies" question. I'm learning as I go, so please bear with me. So, they don't fly per se, and from what I am seeing, they don't roost. Does anyone have a "Silkie specific" coop design I could go by? So far I'm thinking 4' tall x 4' wide x 16' long. The eggs aren't even here till tomorrow or Friday, but I want some time to think then build. If anyone has some good tips and/or pics of their Silkie coops, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[chickendales]

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in doors or out

 

[chickendales]

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

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I wish I could help with specifics (I only have one coop for all of my birds) but I can say that like every coop, there's always some things you wish you did differently later. Silkies can't 'fly' as you say. Some do roost. But some don't. Mine might be able to, but I wouldn't know, because I don't provide them with a roost. They all snuggle up in a pile at night and 'nest' in the shavings. I don't know too many, if any, breeders who actually put a roost in their coop.

I can't help with measurements, but I do love that key chicken-rule of giving as much space as you possibly can...Silkies specifically aren't trouble-makers fueled by bordem, but I tried to give mine more space than they require. Good luck with your babies!

 

[chickendales]

mine dont roost they lay in frount of the door so i cant get in the coop at night

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

I would make it tall enough to walk in easily. Makes it easier to clean and spend time inside with them. Length and width seem fine.

 

[Debbi]

Thank you both! There is no way Silkies could mingle with my Marans, they tend to be mean to their own kind, I'd hate to think what they'd do to a wee one. The measurements I gave were for the coop only, the run would come seperately. I give more than enough space for my guys, plus add some more, just in case chicken math kicks in!

I will think on this some more...thanks.