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Can I move 5 Week Old Chicks to a Coop?

post #1 of 4
4/6/12 at 9:27am
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Hey guys and gals, I want to get our chickens out of the brooder and outside into their coop. The temps tend to be highs in the 60's and lows in the 30's at night right now. The chicks are 5 weeks old now and are feathered out very well (pics attached). Even though we are getting into the 30's at night is it ok to move them out without a heat lamp?

 

 

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post #2 of 4
4/6/12 at 9:48am

you definitely can! My chickens went outside into the coop at the age of 1 week. 

"... the avenging arm of God will strike the wicked, and in his mighty power he will punish their pride and presumption. God will employ the powers of hell for the extermination of these impious and heretical persons who desire to overthrow the Church and destroy it's foundation. .... Innumerable legions of demons shall overrun the earth and shall execute the orders of Divine Justice... Nothing...


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"... the avenging arm of God will strike the wicked, and in his mighty power he will punish their pride and presumption. God will employ the powers of hell for the extermination of these impious and heretical persons who desire to overthrow the Church and destroy it's foundation. .... Innumerable legions of demons shall overrun the earth and shall execute the orders of Divine Justice... Nothing...


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post #3 of 4
4/6/12 at 10:16am

Mine are going on 6 weeks, and I wonder if they DO still need a heat lamp.  We have about the same temps here.

Wife to beloved, mom to 5 kids;  have 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit, 4 RIRs, 4 NHRs. 4 Plymouth, 1 random red pullet, and Chester a Plymouth roo, who needs to find a new home. 

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Wife to beloved, mom to 5 kids;  have 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit, 4 RIRs, 4 NHRs. 4 Plymouth, 1 random red pullet, and Chester a Plymouth roo, who needs to find a new home. 

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post #4 of 4
4/6/12 at 10:24am

They are fully feathered, they're good to go!  If you're still feeling a bit concerned, make sure that there aren't any drafts that will be blowing over them when on the roost.

-Pete

 

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-Pete

 

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