[darrena]

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

[GrannieAnnie]

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

[lukasmum]

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

[sarah f]

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

[Tania]

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!!

[Chookiechook]

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

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

[iowrooster]

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!!

[darrena]

Thanks everyone for your help