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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: darrena on April 09, 2010, 21:50

Title: Silkie Perch
Post by: darrena on April 09, 2010, 21:50

Hi
Just modifying my old duck house to house 2 white silkies that we are collecting on Sunday and wondered how high and wide I should make their perches, I understand they dont fly so was assuming it would be lower then a standard chicken.
Also how big should I make the nest box

many Thanks
Darren

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 10, 2010, 00:03

Hi Darren, wish I could help, but my 4 Silkie's don't like perching!  :)

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: lukasmum on April 10, 2010, 08:13

Hi Darren,

My silkie isn't a great percher either - but I only ever see her on the low perch in their house. Its about 2 inches off the floor, and about 2 inches wide, with edges rounded off.
Good luck tomorrow, enjoy your girls!
Lukasmum

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: sarah f on April 10, 2010, 08:57

hiya
 my silkies dont bother with the perch either, they prefer to  be in a pile on the coop  floor :D  they have a perch but never use it.

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: Tania on April 10, 2010, 09:01

Quote from: darrena on April 09, 2010, 21:50

Hi
Just modifying my old duck house to house 2 white silkies that we are collecting on Sunday and wondered how high and wide I should make their perches, I understand they dont fly so was assuming it would be lower then a standard chicken.
Also how big should I make the nest box

many Thanks
Darren

My 4 silkies don't ever use a perch. They are quite happy sitting on the floor. Great chooks too!!

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: Chookiechook on April 10, 2010, 09:22

I have 11 silkies and only one perches :)  It does it so that it can poo in the water below  :blink:  :tongue2:

I have to cover the bars of the pen below with a towel so that the poo doesnt drop in and contaminate it.   ::)

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: iowrooster on April 10, 2010, 09:25

Hey, my two always perch- accept when broody, which they both are now just chucked them both out the house! The perch is only just off the floor!!

Title: Re: Silkie Perch
Post by: darrena on April 10, 2010, 19:30

Thanks everyone for your help