suburbanchickn
In the Brooder
I have 2 hens I got back in the beginning of August (9th) to be exact. I was told they were 2 to 3 weeks when I bought them at that time. White one is a chocolate splash orpington and gray one is Isabel orpington I was told. Since then I had them in a plastic container that has been working very well, up until this past week. They are obviously growing quickly and now I am cleaning the container everyday. Which I don't mind really but I'd rather take a few days off like I use to then clean haha.
Anyway my question is what is your option are my girls ready to go outside? In my house it's always warm 68 to 77 and now the weather is starting to cool down to 40s here in northern illinois close to Wisconsin border and it's been raining a lot. I am ready for them to go outside but my wife seems to feel bad for them and last mins tells me to bring them back in. What are you thoughts?
Here are a few pictures of my girls and the coop they will be in. I am also working on a wider roost for them but would like some opinions on the one pictured.
Thanks in advance!!!
Anyway my question is what is your option are my girls ready to go outside? In my house it's always warm 68 to 77 and now the weather is starting to cool down to 40s here in northern illinois close to Wisconsin border and it's been raining a lot. I am ready for them to go outside but my wife seems to feel bad for them and last mins tells me to bring them back in. What are you thoughts?
Here are a few pictures of my girls and the coop they will be in. I am also working on a wider roost for them but would like some opinions on the one pictured.
Thanks in advance!!!
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