3 Week Old Chick Help

[lilbabychickens:)]

I bought 25 chicks from Murray McMurray. They're really healthy and bright, I honestly couldn't be happier with them. They are my first batch of chicks, but I've done well at State Poultry judging contest so I have experience and a bit of knowledge, I'm no expert, and this stumped me. In the next week, they need to be moved out of the brooder into a 12X12 Horse stall. The barn is halfway insulated, but gets to mid to low 30's at night. During the day it's about 60. We use shredded paper as bedding due to my horse's pine allergy. It's very warm, but I'm still worried about them. If I cut down the stall to 1/3 or so of it's size, and bed it deep will they keep warm? They don't use the heat lamp barely any right now and seem happy.

 

[HEChicken]

How old are they (or will they be when moved into the stall?)

 

[CheerfulHeart2]

My understanding is they can go outside at 4 weeks when fully feathered. However, I am not an expert and you may want to do some searches in the forum for more info. Or some experts may chime in!

 

[California Ducken]

Use a heat lamp still. If they get to hot they will move away from it to a better spot. They will have the option to use it or not. That is pretty cold for outside temps. Until they are "completely" feathered out you should have one. As long as the stall is fully secure from top to bottom you should be okay with predators. I mean nothing like a fox or cat can jump in from the top......Safety, warmth, food and water are your biggest issues to be concerned about.
I have heard too many horror stories about foxes or cats jumping in and taking out all the babies.
Good Luck!