1st time in the coop

[sls671]

At what age should the chicks be when they go out into their coop? Thank you

 

[BarnyardChaos]

Alone - as in a starter flock - or with other chickens?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. A lot depends on the ambient temperature and if heat can be provided if needed. It's a great idea to brood them in the coop. Given moderate temperatures chicks can go into the coop once they are fully feathered.

 

[sls671]

It will be for a small flock. Thinking maybe 8-10. Not familiar with the weather yet, as I'll be a new resident of Eastern Oklahoma soon. People have said light snow and mostly rainy and humid. I'm in the early stages, still researching to make sure I'll have a good start and proper setup.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Welcome to BYC . With mine it depended on their feathers and weather. I like the brooder in coop as you want to train them coop is a safe home. My chicks feathered out but had a cold spell and they stayed in for an extra week which really helps them go to coop at bedtime later. I know you'll be anxious to let them out if coop on nice days but don't be in a hurry cause trying to get them back in at night IS A BUGGER.! Spend time with them, get them used to you being treat master, talk to them etc. I gave mine scrambled eggs out of my hand and at 1 year old they still like to eat out of my hand.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I've brooded in the coop using a brooder plate in NY with temps dipping into the low 20s. The chicks thrived.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some links that may be helpful:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Quatie]

Welcome! Best of luck with your flock

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello again

 

[DatCampG]

It will be for a small flock. Thinking maybe 8-10. Not familiar with the weather yet, as I'll be a new resident of Eastern Oklahoma soon. People have said light snow and mostly rainy and humid. I'm in the early stages, still researching to make sure I'll have a good start and proper setup.

Welcome ~ Hello Neighbor ~ I'm right next to you on the Red River. It will be hot, some rain and humid until the end of September then windy, getting cooler around October 10, it is rainy time shortly after that date. Have some 250w heat lamps put back for your flock. I feel we will have a cold Winter this December. I just hatched twenty chicks they are a week old and are in the barn now. The middle of October I will let them out of their safety cages as I have older chickens. Best wishes!