hatchlings

[peepcluck]

I am a newbee. We are going to pick up some chicks and it is the beginning of winter here in Houston Texas. I plan to keep the chicks inside until they are ready of outdoors. I hope to have a coop by that time. About how long will that take? I understand at a certain age I can take them out supervised to scratch and such....

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks
Hi
Glad you joined the flock. The above link is a great article on raising chicks. Depending on weather conditions I would wait till chicks are fully feathered before moving them outdoors and are weaned off the heat. New hatchlings can become too cold very quickly and it can be a killer for them. They should be about 6 weeks depending on the breed. Some feather up quicker some a little later.

Wishing you the very best of luck with your new chicks and enjoy BYC