Of course. This was when I first put them out. It was 72 degrees or so outside and they enjoyed being in the sun. It's easy to move around though, which I like. So I can decide to put them in the shade or sun anytime I want to. (Or a combination of both of course, too)
So I made a foot proof enclosure for them so that they can be on the grass. It's small, but I can move it around easily and it does the job. It's covered on all sides.
Oh man, that's really awful. I'm sorry for both of you.
Thank you, but I keep feeling like it's my fault because I took them outside so early... I won't anymore. Also I should have been more careful and looking behind me.
Today I stepped on one of my week old chicks and killed it. :hit :hit :hit I had taken them out of the brooder and put them outside in the sun so that they could graze on the grass and see the other chicks. Well, I thought they were all in front of me but apparently one was behind, and I took a...