None of my Silkies that I hatched this year or my two Grey M Best Silkies would roost on anything....Until I brought home the Catdance birds. I use thick planks in the breeding units at the front of each pen to keep shavings from spilling out. All three Catdance birds are using them for roosting every night. Most of the barns at Catdance have ramps and planks. Her birds had no problem adjusting to my pens and finding something to climb on. My Silkies that are penned with them have taken to copying their behavior. The planks vary from 2"x 6" to 4"x8". The Bantam RIR pullets have a natural perch in their pen but they prefer the planks at the front of their pen too. If I put a perching bird in with them, I am pretty sure the new bird will teach them to roost higher off the ground.
About the dirty/dry comb on the Silkie roo. I keep a package of good quality thick baby wipes in my barn. Very easy to use them for quick clean ups on comb, faces, bums, or legs. It's also easy to make your own baby wipes. I use them if I want a closer look for small wounds or whatever. I tend to believe over bathing Silkies can contribute to dry flaky skin.
About the dirty/dry comb on the Silkie roo. I keep a package of good quality thick baby wipes in my barn. Very easy to use them for quick clean ups on comb, faces, bums, or legs. It's also easy to make your own baby wipes. I use them if I want a closer look for small wounds or whatever. I tend to believe over bathing Silkies can contribute to dry flaky skin.
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