Had to take a class to get a permit for 5 backyard chickens (all ladies) in Jacksonville, Fl. I wanted to get my daughter involved so we bought chicks. Bought two Rhode Island Reds last Wednesday (1 week olds) and three White Leghorns (2 day olds) this Wednesday. I've got them all in the brooder and they seem to be coexisting well. Any good way to tell when to move them into the coop? I've seen 4-6 weeks as the recommendation, but didn't know if I should look for anything specific in their behavior.
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Usually 4-6 weeks, but if they are fully feathered and the weather outside is warm then earlier.
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and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new chicks! X2, it has more to do with the heat than an actual age, most people do around six weeks because then they are fully feathered and don't need supplemental heat. If you can give them the heat they need outside (put a heat lamp etc in the coop) or your weather is really warm, you can put them out sooner.
You might like to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping and a lot in the Raising Chicks section you might find helpful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
And it is always fun to check out your state thread for chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/305793/florida-always-sunny-side-up
and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new chicks! X2, it has more to do with the heat than an actual age, most people do around six weeks because then they are fully feathered and don't need supplemental heat. If you can give them the heat they need outside (put a heat lamp etc in the coop) or your weather is really warm, you can put them out sooner.You might like to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of good articles on all aspects of chicken keeping and a lot in the Raising Chicks section you might find helpful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center
And it is always fun to check out your state thread for chicken keeping neighbors https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/305793/florida-always-sunny-side-up
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I've put week-old chicks outside in warm weather and they were fine, but as long as it's still cold, especially at night, keep them indoors at nights until they are fully feathered and start introducing them to the great outdoors slowly over the next few weeks, by putting them outside during the day for periods when it's warm enough.
Wow, you have to take a class to get a permit!? Hope it was helpful. Welcome!
Welcome to BYC!
Congrats on the new chicks! You have been given some great advice here. Every area of the country is different, but you definitely want your chicks to be fully feathered and the over night lows not too cold. Definitely stop by our learning center for lots of great tips on raising your new brood.
Enjoy this wonderful adventure you are on and welcome to our flock!
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