I've put them out during the day and had no problems. they get really excited about their new bigger space!!
As for chickens and cats the only experience I have had is with our cat, Bear. The thing though is Bear is a VERY GOOD cat. During warmer weather he spends most of his time outside...
I did insulate part of their coop, and my big coop blocks some of the wind. I may put them out the middle of next week (they'll be 8 weeks this Saturday), we're supposed to get a storm on Monday. I think after that passes it may be safe to put them out. I just want to make sure they're safe...
Hmm, maybe I will try them out there. I still have space in the house f they get cold. The coop is wired for electric, I just haven't plugged it in yet. They're getting so big, Id like to get them out of my house before my next shipment of chicks arrives.
Sonja
I'm almost finished remodeling my bantam coop. As soon as it's done I'm moving my 3 month old Pekins out there. I also have 2, 7 w/o Ameraucanas in the house that I'm debating about moving out with them. Do you think they'll get too cold w/o a light at night? It's been in the 60s during the...