70* nights outside

[karabeth05]

What age can chicks sleep in the coop with 70* nights without a heat source? Days are mid-high 90s and they've been spending their days in the run (with a roof/under the coop) this past week. I let them stay out until dusk and they're usually settled down and snuggled up but then I bring them inside and put them under the light so it just kinda seems counter intuitive. I have 8 EEs, in case that makes a difference. Thanks

 

[ChickenCanoe]

What makes a difference is how many chicks are there. Normally, in summer with those temps, I'd say they are relatively safe by 3.5 weeks if there are at least 6 birds.

 

[karabeth05]

What makes a difference is how many chicks are there. Normally, in summer with those temps, I'd say they are relatively safe by 3.5 weeks if there are at least 6 birds.

Ah ok, that makes sense. There are 8 (updated my original post too) and I've noticed in the evenings they all cuddle up together. Thank you for the advice.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

My Chicks were dealing with 68F temperatures since I got them because they had a heating pad. They stopped using it around 2 1/2 weeks and were fine in 60 degree weather outside. It depends on the breed too.

I would say if they are a standard heritage breed with medium feather growth around 3 weeks they would be fine.

 

[Parront]

If they have a hanging heater, and enough room to move around to go in and out of the heat, they can be out in a chicken house. My chicks are 10 days old, and in an un-insulated, un-heated shed. I like to keep remote temperature sensors there so that I do not have to go out to check them so often. Last night, 65 outside the hanging heater, 75 under the heater.

The heater is 150 watt reptile heater, no light.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Around 3 weeks should be fine.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Ah ok, that makes sense. There are 8 (updated my original post too) and I've noticed in the evenings they all cuddle up together. Thank you for the advice.

They will always cuddle up at night regardless of temperature.

 

[WallyG74]

All good info. I’m paying attention as I will have some new arrivals June 30. 2 Light Brahmas, 2 Easter Eggers, 2 Buff Orpington and 2 SLW

 

[Parront]

All good info. I’m paying attention as I will have some new arrivals June 30. 2 Light Brahmas, 2 Easter Eggers, 2 Buff Orpington and 2 SLW

8 Is a fine flock.

 

[WallyG74]

I’m adding those to my existing 6 Black Australorps