5 week old chicks, can I leave them out in the coop?

[Chickenupho]

I think the title says it lol, but my chicks are now 5 weeks old and the lowest temp tonight is going to be around 50 Fahrenheit. Can I leave them out?

 

[alisajw82]

Hi someone posted this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...out-brooder-coop.1299573/page-3#post-21188253

 

[Chickenupho]

Hi someone posted this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...out-brooder-coop.1299573/page-3#post-21188253

Yes, i've seen that but i was wondering if 50 degrees is good enough for 5 week olds.

 

[moniquem]

Are you doing a MHP or heat lamp?

 

[Chickenupho]

Mama Heating Pad

 

[alisajw82]

Yes, i've seen that but i was wondering if 50 degrees is good enough for 5 week olds.

I hope you find your answer!

 

[moniquem]

I put mine out in their coop at about 4 weeks old along with the MHP. Temps at night last spring were about 40ish. They did fine. Put lots of clean bedding, this will insulate the floor a bit.

Here they were last spring. I put the MHP under the top cinder block, right around level with their backs..

Gosh they were so cute!. I still have the top 3. From left to right: Gretchen an EE, Rocket a SS and Thelma a BA. All healthy and laying 5 days a week.