Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[LavenderDaFlerf]

And this?

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

As chicks they need to stay very warm. Typically people keep them indoors with a chick heater plate or a heat lamp. Once they are fully feathered (after 6 weeks) they can go outside in a proper coop. But for me.. if its cold, i just keep them inside until its warmer outside (while they are chicks).

I plan on brooding them inside with a heat lamp.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I saw your post about the hardware cloth.
Make sure you put a hardware cloth apron or skirt about 1 foot out from your coop and run. It is easy to keep flat on the ground with 6 inch landscaping staples. Expensive but so worth it.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

And this?View attachment 2961239

Yes, but you don't need both. See whats in stock or whats most affordable for you. There are 2 packs of the save a chick, a green and an orange. You can mix them together (per the measurements on the instructions).

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

I saw your post about the hardware cloth.
Make sure you put a hardware cloth apron or skirt about 1 foot out from your coop and run. It is easy to keep flat on the ground with 6 inch landscaping staples. Expensive but so worth it.

Not to question whether it's necessary, but why?

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I saw your post about the hardware cloth.
Make sure you put a hardware cloth apron or skirt about 1 foot out from your coop and run. It is easy to keep flat on the ground with 6 inch landscaping staples. Expensive but so worth it.

I need to do this once the run is in place. I swear, longest move across a yard evarrrrrrrr!!

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

Yes, but you don't need both. See whats in stock or whats most affordable for you. There are 2 packs of the save a chick, a green and an orange. You can mix them together (per the measurements on the instructions).

I think I'll get the nutridrench.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Not to question whether it's necessary, but why?

To keep predators out. Some can dig easily under the fencing or under the coop if you have a dirt floor.
Most people do the skirting, but you can also choose to dig down a foot. The skirting is easier. Here is an example from mine:

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I think I'll get the nutridrench.

Nice to have on hand when birds need a little pick me up.

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

Oh, now I see the orange packet before I just saw the green one, maybe I'll get both of the save a chick it would cost less.