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I am new to raising chicks, but i built a small "coop" for mum and her chicks. It is located in a shed, which is now a chicken coop. See photo. The chicks are only 4 days old, but i let mum out every day to feed etc. I live in Kenya so i do not have a problem with the weather being cold, and the chicks are in the shed so they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Today I have left the mum out for the past few hours. The chicks seem very happy and the mum seems content to sit / stand next to the coop. Obviously, mum will go back with the chicks this evening as they will need her warmth.
From those with experience - would continuing to do this cause any harm to the chicks? As mentioned, because the chicks can see mum and vice versa, they seem content. Any feedback welcome!
From those with experience - would continuing to do this cause any harm to the chicks? As mentioned, because the chicks can see mum and vice versa, they seem content. Any feedback welcome!