6 week old chickens

[tamsteve143]

I have 8 chickens, they are either 6 or 7 weeks, they have been in our coop now for 4 days, they are doing great, some are even up on their roosts! We have a run should I let them out to walk around in the run or wait awhile longer?

 

[Chicks Galore3]

If the days are warm and sunny you could open let them out into the run, though I wouldn't let them free range yet. (Not sure if you are planning on letting them.) Welcome to BYC!

 

[tamsteve143]

no they won't be free ranging, just in the pen, Yes it is very warm here so i thought it would be a good idea to let them out, we have one that is a runt and poor thing can't get up on the roost, even though we put a ladder there for them and she can't get down the ladder to get out lol. What treats can they eat at this age?

 

[holm25]

They should be fine my chicks start free ranging and going out at 1 day old but dont stay out long till about 2 weeks. So I think they'll be fine

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Let those babies out to the run - they will be happy little birds!

 

[nj2wv]

Welcome to BYC !!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[tamsteve143]

Funny I opened the coop door and they all just stood there, one got on my hand and i put her down but she cried to go back in LOL. They didn't come out, guess they will on their own terms!

 

[outside]

Mine have been in their coop for four days now and do the same thing! They always run back inside when I take them out! Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family.