“new” crazy chicken lady!

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So glad you decided to join us. Make yourself at home here and ask as many questions as needed.

Welcome to our community!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your flock.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and a belated welcome to BYC!!

 

[GirlsHuntToo]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! So happy you joined our community! ❤

 

[triciayoung]

This is my first time owning chicks/chickens by myself! So I am sure I will have LOTS of questions and concerns and probably some ridiculous sounding things to ask and worry about. So, I’m hoping you all will help me along this interesting, rewarding and slightly chaotic journey!

Welcome. You are in good company. Even after having experience, we all have some "ridiculous sounding things to ask"

 

[Ltodd07]

Alright friends I have another question, how old should my chicks be when I get rid of the heat lamp, and how old do they have to be to put them outside?

 

[DobieLover]

Alright friends I have another question, how old should my chicks be when I get rid of the heat lamp, and how old do they have to be to put them outside?

Depends on where they are being brooded. Once fully feathered, around 6 weeks, they no longer need supplemental heat. The temp is gradually decreased as the birds feather out.
Chicks can be outside when they come out of the egg. Many people brood exclusively outdoors, myself included.