My chicks are about 6-7 weeks old and they're getting too big for the inside. My friends chicks are about the same age and he has had them outside for 2 weeks or more now. No problems. It's a lil chilly in Maryland. Supposed to be in the 40's tonight. What should I do?
How old should my chicks be to go outside?
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Are they off heat?
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Are they fully feathered?
70-73 down to 40 would be a shock for them so I would either out them out for a few hours each day for a week to acclimatise them before moving them fully outside in a week or you could move them into a unheated or less heated garage for a week before you move them outside.
I agree with mingirl. I let them run around outside for awhile while I do outside chores. Let them get used to it a little more each day. If they have their feathers they will get used to it pretty quick. The first few times out on grass is pretty funny to watch!
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Thank you guys!! I just brought them back inside but they weren't happy lol. I've been letting them out almost every day for 3 weeks now, and I think they're def getting a taste for outside. They love it.
My easter egger and buff lace polish are basically fully feathered but my mottled cochin is not. I'll try to attach a picture
My easter egger and buff lace polish are basically fully feathered but my mottled cochin is not. I'll try to attach a picture
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