Search results for query: *

Availability of 80 degrees at 2 weeks, but certainly cool areas in the brooder. I think checking behavioral patterns is what determines the correct temps. If there are 10+ chicks then they can pile on each other and live in cold temps, but that does not mean they are thriving. Direct sunlight...

@aart What are your thoughts on this?

Unfortunately, this is not healthy for them. They will not grow correctly in this cold environment for extended periods of time. They need a heater or a broody mom.

Oh goodness. I would not put them out at all at this age. If they're 2 weeks old they should be in a brooder with constant access to 80-90 degree fahrenheit temps. Please don't put them out when it's that cold for longer than a few minutes.