4 week old chicks are driving me nuts!

[pretty_chicken]

My 6 little girls seem huge! They are at that stage where they keep finding ways out of their brooder box, eating like horses, and whine at me until I let them play outside. I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact they need to stay in the house for another 4 weeks, lol. Seems I have 6 little princesses on my hands.

from left to right: Caroline, Eleanore, Owl, Bellina, Martha, and Marion

 

[SilverPhoenix]

They're so cute! Even though they're messy and loud and demanding at that stage, I think they're so adorable and funny at that stage. With their big huge feet, haha!

 

[silkiechicken]

They grow so fast don't they! I can't imagine keeping them inside for another 4 weeks! My little fluffy butts go outside on day 3 .

 

[Katy]

Why do you think they need to stay inside for another 4 weeks? I have some the same age that have been outside for almost a week already. As long as you have a secure place for them where you can have a heat lamp for them, they can get out of the wind and stay dry if it rains they'll be fine.

 

[gritsar]

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What silkie said. I can't see any reason why they need to stay inside until they are 10 weeks old.

 

[pretty_chicken]

Oh there might be hope then! I just thought it was the general rule to keep them in the brooder until they are 8 weeks. It's still pretty cold out at night too, not sure if the lamp would be enough. Thanks for the tip!

 

[slickchik]

Mine may sleep in the house at night but they are outside all day by 4 weeks.

 

[Tap Dancing Chickie]

Ditto with slickchik No need to keep them inside for sooooo long. Mine are outside all day by week 5. The fresh air does them good!!!

e Nice pics too

 

[slickchik]

And I want to add that, weather permitting, they are outside for a few hours every day by at least one week old, if not a couple days earlier...

 

[gritsar]

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What are the temps. like where you are?