6 week old should they go out side

[glisson_family_farms]

ok got me a total of 56 chicks reds and barred
and all i want to do is buy more it seems crazy
they are 6 weeks old and awesome they have fond how to jump out the brooder
so had to put a top on it so far they seem happy i can hand feed them and pick them
up some run but most come right to me

 

[Judy]

They will definitely be ready for the coop at 8 weeks. Depending on your climate, they may do fine out there now. It would help if you put a location in your profile so we know what your climate is like.

 

[jenesis536]

I have 9 that just went out last Sunday. Youngest is 6 weeks today and the rest are 7 weeks and 8 weeks tomorrow. Temps get to about 50 at night, so I put a red 150 watt outdoor light in there that we leave on at night only. I made sure there were no drafts either as it's been fairly windy lately. They are all doing fine. With the number you have, they might be able to all go out in the next week, but weather and location matter, too.

 

[Mahonri]

They are fully feathered at 6 weeks and should be fine.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

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X2 Also, here in the south ours go out at 5 -6 weeks. But I would think by 8 weeks they would be fine to go outside most anywhere this time of year.

 

[glisson_family_farms]

i am in so IL