5wks to young for these temps?

[Kel60]

So The kiddos were moved out to a blocked off part of the larger coup outside a few days ago. Night temps were in the 60s high 50s when we did it and seemed like they'd been staying that way. But now the weather report is saying night temps in the upper 30s till around the 20th.

after that itll start climbing back to the 40s and up. Will they be able to handle that? They've got good shelter and I put a small heat lamp out for them. We've also put boards up all around their area to keep the wind out. But their still so young. Their brooder is way to small for them at this point. Maybe for a day or two but their used to being able to flap around now.
They'd probably bash themselves silly if we brought them back in.

Yes I have a wifi security camera so I can spy on my fluffy children.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

They should be fine, as long as they have a heat lamp. Also make sure it won't be drafty. If they've already been outside, they should be accustomed to fairly cool temps. It would (I think) be different if they went straight from heated home to that, but since that's not the case, they should be good to go!

 

[Kel60]

They should be fine, as long as they have a heat lamp. Also make sure it won't be drafty. If they've already been outside, they should be accustomed to fairly cool temps. It would (I think) be different if they went straight from heated home to that, but since that's not the case, they should be good to go!

They've only been outside for 3 days... I kinda doubt their really acclimated. That was a big part of my concern. We have made sure to reduce drafts. And while that lamps not to strong you can see their camped out right under it, so its warm enough they found it. It's a blue reptile night lamp. Iv found they sleep better with the blue lamp then a red. Iv got a stronger one I can put out there but it's a rather big fire hazard. Theres not a lot of room under the main house to put a stronger lamp safely.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

They've only been outside for 3 days... I kinda doubt their really acclimated. That was a big part of my concern. We have made sure to reduce drafts. And while that lamps not to strong you can see their camped out right under it, so its warm enough they found it. It's a blue reptile night lamp. Iv found they sleep better with the blue lamp then a red. Iv got a stronger one I can put out there but it's a rather big fire hazard. Theres not a lot of room under the main house to put a stronger lamp safely.

Ok, if your worried (which I would probably be nervous in your situation) then I would make sure to keep a close eye on them, and maybe have somewhere they could go (warmer or inside) if they look cold. I'm hoping to move my girls out in a few days. The weather is about the same (high 30s, low 40s) but I haven't integrated them much, besides putting them in our 50 degree garage with a heat lamp (and slowly moving it each day by a few inches) wishing you luck!

 

[Kel60]

I'm a worry wort, sorry

 

[springvalley123]

I'm a worry wort, sorry

No apologies needed! if you're not sure of the wind direction, you could put up a partial half wall on that last wall, to be 100% sure they can get out of the wind from any angle. Depending on how many there are, they should be able to huddle up under the heat lamp. Also what breed, it gives an idea of how feathered out they are. From the two birds I see, it looks like their necks and heads are well feathered, but I wasn't sure from the picture. You're right, they need to acclimate. Even if they were fully feathered, you still should be gradual. I like to compare it to blanketing a horse in the fall. you don't just stop blanketing him in January.

 

[Kel60]

No apologies needed! if you're not sure of the wind direction, you could put up a partial half wall on that last wall, to be 100% sure they can get out of the wind from any angle. Depending on how many there are, they should be able to huddle up under the heat lamp. Also what breed, it gives an idea of how feathered out they are. From the two birds I see, it looks like their necks and heads are well feathered, but I wasn't sure from the picture. You're right, they need to acclimate. Even if they were fully feathered, you still should be gradual. I like to compare it to blanketing a horse in the fall. you don't just stop blanketing him in January.

Theres 3. Two sapphire gems And a silver laced wyandotte.

They really only seem to be missing a bit of feathering Around the neck. Still mostly fluff rather then feather there. All four sides have boards propped up on them at this point.

This is from about a week ago.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

@aart

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you haven't been using the heat lamp at all (installed as a precaution), they should be fine without it. And I'd remove the lamp so you aren't tempted to use it.

If you've been using it at night, then I would err on the side of caution and continue leaving it on during the cold spell. Remove it after that, they don't need it.